Shehee v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

DAWKINS, Jr., Chief Judge.

The action is for damages arising from alleged medical malpractice. Defendant, as the insurer of the doctors involved, is sued alone and directly 1 under the Diversity Statute. 2

Following an extended trial to a jury, and after deliberations of more than seven hours, a verdict was rendered for plaintiffs in the sum of $64,116.01. Of that amount $4,116.01 was for hospital, nursing, and incidental expenses. The balance was awarded for pain, mental anguish and disability.

Defendant has moved for judgment n. o. v. and, alternatively, for a new trial; Presented for decision…