Cunningham v. Yankton Clinic, P. A.

ZASTROW, Justice.

In this medical malpractice case, plaintiff, Mary Cunningham, sought damages from the defendant, Yankton Clinic, P. A. (Clinic), for permanent disability resulting from negligent treatment of a fractured wrist by Dr. James Jackson, a physician-employee of the defendant Clinic. Plaintiff claimed that Dr. Jackson was negligent in removing a pin from her elbow area without first advising her of the consequences of such a procedure. Following a court trial, the plaintiff was allowed judgment against the defendant in the amount of $11,500. We affirm the lower court’s decision.

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