Harvey v. Denton

RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.

This is a medical malpractice case. Katherine Denton sued T. D. Harvey, M. D., and Edward Dosher, M. D., on November 1, 1975, for injuries suffered during hospitalization for removal of her gall bladder. Based on the jury’s verdict, judgment was entered that Mrs. Denton recover from Harvey and Dosher, jointly and severally, the sum of $400,000.00 together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum until paid. Harvey and Dosher appeal. We reform and affirm.

Mrs. Denton, on October 30, 1973, had a cholecystectomy. Dosher was the surgeon and Harvey was the assistant surgeon.…