Bagheri v. Bailey

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

Dwight L. Bailey, M.D. (“Dr. Bailey”) and Appalachian Emergency Physicians (“AEP”) (collectively, “Appellants”) appeal from a $2.75 million jury verdict in favor of Karen Taylor Bagheri (“Appellee”) in a medical malpractice action involving death. On appeal, Appellants argue, among other issues, that the district court erred in denying their motions for mistrial and new trial after several jurors admitted to having seen negative news reports about Dr.. Bailey during the trial and after Appellee introduced evidence that Dr.…