Roof v. Kimbrough

Shaw, Judge:

Appellants, Martin L. Roof, Sr. and Ann P. Roof, sued respondents, Edward E. Kimbrough and the Moore Clinic, P.A., for damages arising from surgery performed on Mr. Roof. From a jury verdict in favor of respondents, the Roofs appeal. We affirm.

This case involves two consolidated medical malpractice actions. On June 28,1982, Mr. Roof underwent back surgery performed by Dr. Kimbrough, a physician employed by the Moore Clinic. Mr. Roof suffered nerve damage due to trauma occurring during surgery and sought damages for personal injury. Mrs. Roof sought damages for loss of consortium.…