Reese v. Cleveland

• Defendant-appellant City of Cleveland ("City") appeals from the denial of its motions for a directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict. A jury award was rendered in favor of plaintiff-appellee Lois M. Reese ("plaintiff) for medical malpractice committed upon her husband, the decedent, Robert Reese ("decedent") by Dr. Clayborne Johnson, an employee of the City.

Plaintiff, as surviving spouse of decedent, brought an action for medical malpractice and wrongful death against the City and a number of its employees, Suburban Community Hospital and its emergency room physician, Dr.…