Klotz v. St. Anthony's Medical Center

Nature of the Case

This is an appeal from a medical malpractice case that includes a spouse’s claim for loss of consortium. The jury rendered verdicts in favor of James and Mary Klotz *758and against St. Anthony’s Medical Center (SAMC), Dr. Shapiro and Metro Heart Group (MHG). After the verdict, based on § 538.210, RSMo Supp.2008, the trial court reduced the noneconomic damages awarded to Mr. Klotz and eliminated the noneco-nomic damages awarded to Mrs. Klotz.

On appeal, the Klotzes claim application of § 538.210, RSMo Supp.2008, which reduced the cap on noneconomic damages for all suits filed…