Turner v. University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics

On Certiorari to the Utah Court of Appeals.

Chief Justice DURRANT,

opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

{1 In 2002, Ella Turner was severely injured in an automobile accident. She received treatment for her injuries at the University Hospital (Hospital), where she claims she was rendered a paraplegic due to the Hospital's negligence. At trial, the jury found unanimously that the Hospital was not negligent. Ms. Turner appealed to the court of appeals, which upheld the jury's verdict. Ms. Turner then petitioned for certiorari, which we granted.

12 On certiorari, Ms. Turner argues that she is entitled…