Torts — medical malpractice — jury instructions — expert testimony

Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Torts — medical malpractice — jury instructions — expert testimony

Jennifer, Jacob, and Sarec Trudeau appeal a judgment dismissing their medical malpractice claims following a jury trial. The Trudeaus argue the circuit court erred by: (1) including the optional “alternative methods” paragraph of Wis JI—Civil 1023 in its instruction to the jury; (2) excluding an expert’s opinions on causation; and (3) precluding cross-examination of a defense nurse with the protocols of the neonatal resuscitation program. We reject the Trudeaus’ arguments and affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2010AP2615 Trudeau, et al. v. Physicians Insurance Company of Wisconsin Inc., et al.

Dist III, Oneida County, Nielsen, J., Hoover, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Goldberg, Jeffrey M., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Sager, Steven P., Fond du Lac; Gaynor, Sean M., Milwaukee; Weber, Terri L., Manitowoc; Leib, Samuel J., Milwaukee