Carter v. Smith

JOHNSON, Presiding Judge.

Jerry Smith sued Dr. Glenn Carter for medical malpractice, alleging that Carter failed to timely examine and treat him after he fell and broke his hip. The jury found in favor of Smith and awarded him $144,000. Carter filed a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (j.n.o.v.), which was denied by the trial court. Carter appeals, alleging that the trial court erred in (i) denying his motion for j.n.o.v. after determining that the testimony of Smith’s sole expert witness was admissible pursuant to OCGA § 24-9-67.1 (c) (2); (ii) charging the jury; and (iii)…