Songer v. Bowman

Opinion by

Judge REED.

Defendant, William J. Bowman, appeals the judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff, Donald F. Songer, on his claim for medical malpractice and the trial court’s award of plaintiff’s costs. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

Defendant, a licensed physician specializing in the field of dermatology, prescribed the medication Oxsoralen to be applied by plaintiff in treating his skin condition. This drug is activated by exposure to ultraviolet light, either natural or artificial. Plaintiff’s application of the drug to his feet and…