Legal Opinion
Shomaker v. George Washington University
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided December 29, 1995No. 93-CV-1089PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TERRY, Associate Judge:
Edward Shomaker filed this medical malpractice action against George Washington University (GWU). In his complaint Mr. Shomaker alleged that two physicians at GWU’s Medical Center had failed to diagnose and treat a malignant tumor in his leg. 1 A jury found GWU negligent and awarded appellant $350,000 for medical expenses, $737,500 for lost wages and home services, and nothing for pain and suffering. Mr. Shomaker filed a motion for a new trial on the issue of damages, which the court denied. Mr. Shomaker noted this appeal, 2 arguing that the verdict was inadequate and…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Alonzo Wayne Taylor v. The Washington Terminal CompanyCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1969
- Oxendine v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1986
- Rich v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1979
- Romer v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1982
- Hughes v. PenderDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1978
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3Cited by8 opinions
- District of Columbia v. HarrisDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2001
- Hawthorne v. CanavanDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2000
- Warren v. Medlantic Health Group, Inc.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2007
- Posner v. HolmesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1999
- Worjloh v. StephensDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2003
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