KARPACS-BROWN v. Murthy

The appellant, Anandhi Murthy, M.D., appeals two orders entered by the Circuit Court of Wetzel County on July 29, 2008, in the underlying wrongful death action brought against her. One order denied Dr. Murthy’s motion to alter the jury verdict, and entered judgment against her for $4 million plus pre-and post-judgment interest. The other order awarded attorney fees and costs against Dr. Murthy. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand this case to the circuit court for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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FACTS

At 7:08 a.m. on June 1, 2001, Elizabeth…