Vappie v. Maumus

TERRI F. LOVE, Judge.

| .¿This appeal arises from injuries sustained as a result of alleged medical malpractice resulting in avascular necrosis and bilateral hip replacement. We find that the jury did not commit manifest error and affirm. However, we find that the trial court erred by awarding damages for future pain and suffering and reverse.

*1125 FACTUAL BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Juliette Vappie learned that she was suffering from a miscarriage in August 1996. After becoming upset about the miscarriage, Mrs. Vappie began to experience urticaria.1 After taking Benadryl, Mrs. Vappie…