Richmond v. Longo

The defendant appeals from the judgment of the trial court, rendered after a jury trial, awarding the named plaintiff $80,000 in damages for injuries and losses caused by the defendant’s negligence. On appeal, the defendant first argues that the trial court improperly precluded the defendant from cross-examining the plaintiff’s expert witness about (1) the alleged suspension of his surgical privileges at area hospitals, (2) the alleged restrictions on the witness’ medical license, and (3) the results of an alleged investigation, conducted by an area hospital, calling into question the…