Shumaker v. Johnson

Janet Shumaker appeals from an adverse judgment based on a jury verdict in her medical malpractice action against Dr. Kraig Johnson, a medical doctor, and Dr. Harlan Radue, a chiropractor. The sole issue raised by Shumaker concerns the propriety of certain jury instructions regarding Dr. Johnson's good faith in choosing among alternative treatment methods. Although Dr. Radue was a named defendant in the case at trial, the issues addressed in this appeal do not involve him. Because we agree with Shumaker's contention, we reverse and remand this cause for further proceedings consistent with…