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Magbuhat v. Kovarik

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided February 19, 1986No. 14700PublishedCited by 79 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs, John and Sandra Magbuhat (Magbuhats), seek a new trial from a verdict in favor of Defendants, Doctors Kovar-ik and Neu (Doctors) and Rapid City Regional Hospital (Hospital). We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Magbuhats’ baby daughter was delivered by cesarian section approximately eleven and one-half hours after Sandra was admitted to Hospital’s labor room. Doctors Ko-varik and Neu attended. The baby was soon flown to Denver for specialized care. She died 41 days later after being returned to her home. In this malpractice action, Magbuhats’ claim the…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Lytle v. MorganSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1978
  2. Cunningham v. Yankton Clinic, P. A.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1978
  3. Shamburger v. BehrensSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1986
  4. Durham v. Ciba-Geigy Corp.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1982
  5. State v. FenderSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1984

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3Cited by79 opinions

  1. Martinmaas v. EngelmannSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2000
  2. Kuper v. Lincoln-Union Electric Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
  3. Grode v. GrodeSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
  4. City of Sioux Falls v. KelleySouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1994
  5. Appeal of SchrammSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1987

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