Hoven v. Rice Memorial Hospital

OPINION

LESLIE, Judge.

Appellant brought suit against surgeon, anesthesiologist, hospital and nurses for injuries allegedly sustained during surgery. This appeal follows a directed verdict for the defendants. We reverse.

FACTS

On January 5, 1982, appellant Garold Ho-ven had a hernia operation performed by respondent Dr. Gordon J. Bos at respondent Rice Memorial Hospital. Respondent Dr. J.R. Krause was the anesthesiologist, Edward Miller was the nurse anesthetist, and Corlis Knapper was the nurse assisting Dr. Bos during the operation.

Prior to the operation, appellant had no problems with his…