Legal Opinion

Murphy v. Miller

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided November 6, 2008No. 33904PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM: 1

This is an appeal by Laurie Ann Murphy and Shawn M. Murphy, Sr., parents and natural guardians of Shawn Murphy, Jr., a minor, from a jury verdict in the Circuit Court of Ohio County in favor of Appellees, Dr. Dennis L. Burech and the West Virginia University Board of Governors (hereinafter “Appellees”) in a medical malpractice action in which Mr. and Mrs. Murphy (hereinafter “Appellants”) had alleged negligence surrounding the birth of their son. Upon thorough review of the record, arguments of counsel, and applicable precedent, this Court reverses this matter and remands to the…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Tennant v. Marion Health Care Foundation, Inc.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1995
  2. Sanders v. Georgia-Pacific Corp.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1976
  3. State v. MillerWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1996
  4. Compton v. HenrieTexas Supreme Court · 1963
  5. Brannon v. RiffleWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1996

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Fielder v. R.V. Coleman Trucking, Inc.District Court, N.D. West Virginia · 2018
  2. Potomac Comprehensive Diagnostic & Guidance Center, Inc., aka Potomac Center, Inc. v. L.K., By Her Guardian and Conservator, Kelly Young, and D.S., By His Guardian and Conservator, Kelly YoungWest Virginia Supreme Court · 2024

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