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Nov 23, 2010

2010AP28 Correa v. Leavitt

Torts Damages; past medical expenses Unless the presumption in Rule 908.03(6m)(bm) has been rebutted, medical bills are sufficient to prove past damages. “Although it is clear that the document from Milwaukee Neurological Institute, SC, is, under Hart’s analysis, a ‘patient health care record[],’ and that the “Medicaid Claims” documents are not, we cannot on thi[...]

Nov 3, 2010

07-2249, 07-2296 & 07-2297 Thompson v. Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

Employment Race discrimination; damages $500,000 is an excessive damage award for discrimination that resulted in no pecuniary loss. “We review the award under an abuse of discretion standard of review, and the district court heard all the testimony and declined Memorial’s request for a remittitur. The jury and district court heard extensive testimony from Thompson […]

Sep 21, 2010

2009AP1752 Worden, et al. v. Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, et al.

Torts Medical malpractice; damages Autumn Worden and her parents (Worden) appeal a judgment awarding them damages in a medical malpractice action and an order denying their postverdict motions. Worden argues the jury awarded inadequate damages for her (1) past and future pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, (2) future lost earnings, and […]

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