Galayda v. Lake Hosp. Sys., Inc.

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 71 Ohio St.3d 421.] GALAYDA, APPELLEE, v. LAKE HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, INC., F.K.A. LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALS, INC.; DAMIAN ET AL., APPELLANTS. [Cite as Galayda v. Lake Hosp. Sys., Inc.,

1994-Ohio-64.] Medical malpractice—Judgment—Payment of future damages—R.C. 2323.57 unconstitutional—R.C. 1343.03(C) does not violate Due Process Clause or Right to Jury Trial Clause of Ohio Constitution. 1. R.C. 2323.57, which requires a trial court upon motion of a party to order that any future damages award in excess of $200,000 be paid in a series…