Donald G. Thrailkill v. James K. Patterson

In this medical malpractice action arising out of the defendants care of Pamela Thrailkill, we are asked by both parties to review the holding of the Court of Appeals, which upheld the finding of liability and of no reversible error in the conduct of the trial but remitted the jurys verdict of $1,500,000 to $900,000. Although both parties raise more than one issue, we are of the opinion that the central issue of this case is whether the Court of Appeals properly remitted the jury award. We find no reversible error in the conduct of the trial. Furthermore, we find liability to be clearly established; and we find material evidence to support the award of damages. Consequently, we reinstate the judgment of the trial court.