Seifert ex rel. Scoptur v. Balink

¶ 1. This case concerns the admission of expert testimony and alleged prejudicial statements made during closing argument in a medical malpractice suit. Braylon Seifert suffered nerve damage at birth that resulted in the permanent impairment of his left arm. Braylon brought suit by his guardian ad *698litem and his parents, Kimberly and David Seifert, (collectively, Braylon) against Dr. Kay Balink, the doctor who delivered Braylon, and ProAssurance Wisconsin Insurance Company (collectively, Dr. Balink) alleging negligence and lack of informed consent. At various points during the litigation, Dr.…