Cox v. Steffes

GEER, Judge.

Plaintiffs Keith and Linda Cox appeal from the trial court’s order granting defendants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. In setting aside the jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs, the trial court erred by considering only plaintiffs’ evidence and not the entire body of evidence submitted to the jury. Based on our review of the record, we conclude that the jury was presented with sufficient evidence to support its verdict and, therefore, we reverse.

This medical malpractice case arose out of Mr. Cox’s treatment for chronic gastroesophageal reflux and esophagitis. On 7…