00-3201 Berghauer, et al. v. Heyl, et al.

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This appeal arises from a judgment following a jury verdict in a medical malpractice case. Dr. Bruce Heyl, St. Elizabeth Hospital, and their respective insurance companies (collectively, Heyl and St. Elizabeth), argue that (1) insufficient evidence supports the jury’s verdict as to cause; (2) insufficient evidence supports the jury’s verdict as to liability; (3) the award for loss of society and companionship was not supported by the evidence; (4) the statutory cap on loss of society and companionship awards requires a reduction of the award; (5) the trial court erred when it admitted an alleged suicide note; (6) the award for loss of society and companionship was excessive; and (7) the interests of justice demand a new trial.

We disagree with Heyl and St. Elizabeth and affirm the judgment.

This opinion will not be published.

Dist III, Outagamie County, Des Jardins, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Peter F. Mullaney, Milwaukee; Mary K. Wolverton, Milwaukee

For Respondent: Michael W. Clancy, St. Charles, Ill.; John L. Becker, Brookfield