Stogsdill v. Manor Convalescent Home, Inc.

Ona Stogsdill sued Dr. Hiatt (formerly her physician), the Manor Convalescent Home (in which she had been a patient), and Irene Genetske (a co-owner and supervisor of the Home), for damages suffered by her when her left leg was amputated as a proximate result of allegedly deficient medical and convalescent care. At the close of the plaintiff’s case, the court directed a verdict for the Home and Genetske, and the case proceeded to verdict as to Dr. Hiatt. The jury found for the plaintiff and against the defendant and assessed the “general damages” at $40,000, and the “punitive damages” at…