Picotte v. Calenda, 99-6142 (2006)

DECISION

Before this Court are a motion for a new trial and a renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law. This is a medical malpractice action brought by George Picotte ("plaintiff") against Alexander Calenda ("defendant"). The case was tried before a jury, and a verdict was rendered on March 21, 2006 in favor of plaintiff. Jurisdiction is pursuant to Super. R. Civ. P. Rules 50 and 59.

FACTS AND TRAVEL

In September 1995, plaintiff presented to defendant, a Rhode Island-licensed eye physician and surgeon, with complaints of double vision. On December 4, 1996, defendant performed cataract…