Suchomel v. University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics

¶ 1. Dr. Daniel Resnick appeals a judgment entered following a jury verdict in favor of Karen Suchomel and Dennis Suchomel in their medical malpractice action against Resnick, Dr. John Sandin, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC), St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company and the Wisconsin Patients Compensation Fund. Resnick argues the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion in giving a res ipsa loquitur jury instruction because the instrumentality causing Karen's injuries was not in Resnick's exclusive control. Resnick asserts three surgeons participated in the…