Higuera v. Hiestand

TROUT, Justice.

This medical malpractice case involves questions relating to the jury selection procedures employed by Fremont County, and the appropriate standard to apply in passing upon a motion for new trial.

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BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The respondent, Dr. Hiestand, is a physician who practices in Ashton, Idaho. The appellant, Luis Higuera, was seen by Dr. Hiestand for a medical problem which Higu-era contends was misdiagnosed. A minor surgical procedure performed by Dr. Hie-stand resulted in physical complications for Higuera, who then filed the present medical malpractice case.

Prior…