Moultrie v. Medical Univ. of SC

Harwell, Justice:

This medical malpractice action arose out of the wrongful death of Sandra Deas Moultrie on October 13,1978 following a surgical operation at the Medical University Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. A Charleston County jury returned a $100,000 verdict against the Medical University and Dr. J. D. Thomas. We affirm in part and reverse and remand for a new trial.

Mrs. Moultrie was admitted to the hospital for a minor ear operation, a tympanoplasty. Dr. Stan Woerth anesthetized her with a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Dr. Woerth was assisted by a Certified Registered…