O'DELL v. Miller

STARCHER, Justice.

The appellants, Samuel O’Dell and Eva O’Dell, have appealed a verdict rendered by a Wood County jury on August 25, 2000, in a medical malpractice ease. The appellants argue that they were denied their right to empanel a fair and unbiased jury. We agree and reverse the trial court’s ruling.

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Facts & Background

On March 17, 1997, Mr. O’Dell sustained a knee injury when he fell from the bed of his truck. On March 18, 1997, he sought medical assistance from Dr. Gaiy W. Miller, an orthopedic specialist, who diagnosed the injury as a simple strain to the medial collateral ligament.…