Chambers v. Tobin

YOUNGDAHL, District Judge.

In this malpractice action, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $30,000. Plaintiff asserted negligence on the part of defendant in setting and treating a broken wrist of plaintiff, resulting in deformity and disability to the forearm and hand.

Defendant has moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for an order setting aside and vacating the verdict and granting a new trial, and in the event such relief is denied, for a remittitur.

At a prior trial before another judge of this court, defendant's motion for a directed verdict was granted…