Hodge v. Middletown Hospital Ass'n

Appellant presents three propositions of law for the court’s consideration. The first contention is that former R.C. 2315.19 did not *238abrogate the doctrine of joint and several liability. The second contention is that R.C. 2305.27 does not permit the award in a medical malpractice claim to be reduced by benefits paid pursuant to Medicare Part A. The third contention is that R.C. 2305.27 is unconstitutional. The first and third propositions will be dealt with summarily; the second proposition is the only issue we need consider at length. For the reasons which follow, we affirm the court of…