KHOMYAK EX REL. KHOMYAK v. Meek

McCullough, Judge.

James M. Meek, M.D., and Novant Medical Group, Inc., d/b/a Carmel Obstetrics and Gynecology (collectively, “defendants”), appeal from an order granting their motion for costs in the amount of $1,000.00. Defendants contend the trial court abused its discretion in not awarding defendants the full amount of their costs following a jury verdict in their favor at trial. After a careful and thorough review, we must reverse and remand for reconsideration.

I. Background

On 8 August 2006, at approximately 10:00 p.m., plaintiff Carolyn Khomyak (“plaintiff’) was admitted to Carolinas…