First National Bank v. Glen Oaks Hospital & Medical Center

Defendant Glen Oaks Hospital and Medical Center (Glen Oaks) appeals from the denial of its motion for a new trial after a jury verdict in the circuit court of Du Page County finding that Glen Oaks was negligent with respect to the delivery of Benjamin Chase. Plaintiff, First National Bank of La Grange, guardian of the estate of Benjamin Chase, cross-appeals from the verdict in favor of the estate of defendant Dr. David W Brewer.

I. BACKGROUND

We begin by reciting the facts of Benjamin’s delivery. We discuss the trial testimony, as necessary, within our resolution of each contention of error.…