Sanders v. Department of Health & Human Resources

DOUCET, Judge.

This is an appeal from a directed verdict in favor of the defendant dismissing plaintiffs claims for damages in a medical malpractice suit.

On March 6, 1984, at approximately 3:00 a.m., plaintiff, Silton J. Sanders, Jr., was hit in the head near the left ear. The next day he went to Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital (Pineville Charity Hospital) Emergency Room complaining of ringing in his left ear, dizziness, and reduced hearing capacity. Mr. Sanders also complained of a “headache all over.” He denied having any visual problems. The examination revealed a small nodule in the…