Legal Opinion
Engle v. Baptist Healthcare System, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided February 25, 2011No. 2009-CA-002170-MR, 2009-CA-00209-MRPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
MOORE, Judge:
This matter involves an appeal and protective cross-appeal of a defense verdict in a medical negligence action regarding care and treatment provided to Jeanette Rose by Baptist Healthcare System, Inc., d/b/a Baptist Regional Medical Center (Baptist). After careful review, we reverse the defense verdict and remand this matter for a new trial.
I. STATEMENT OF FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On November 15, 2003, Rose was admitted to Baptist for surgery due to a broken hip. Following her surgery, Rose became constipated and had bowel problems. Between November 27 and 29 of 2003, her…
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