Waller v. Hayden

Plaintiff Linda Waller filed a complaint in the District Court for the Seventh Judicial District in Richland County to recover damages from defendant Virgil L. Hayden, M.D., for what she alleged was negligent surgical treatment, battery, and reckless disregard for her well-being. Waller’s claims were presented to a jury during an eight-day trial. Afterward, a verdict was returned in favor of Hayden on all claims. Waller appeals from the judgment entered pursuant to that verdict, and the District Court’s denial of her motion for a new trial. We affirm the judgment of the District Court.

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