Morrison v. Rankin

¶ 1. Dr. Thomas Rankin, the Medical Protective Company ("Medical Protective"), and the Wisconsin Patients Compensation Fund ("the Fund") appeal from an order directing a verdict against Rankin on the issue of informed consent in a medical malpractice action. The directed verdict was a sanction imposed by the court for spoliation of evidence. They argue that the sanction of a directed verdict against Rankin was an erroneous exercise of discretion by the circuit court. Medical Protective and the Fund also appeal an order requiring both parties to provide insurance coverage to Rankin. They argue…