WALSKI V. TIESENGA
381 N.E.2d 279 (1978)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Walski (P), patient, challenged a judgment, which affirmed a directed
verdict entered in favor of Tiesenga (Ds) doctors in a medical malpractice action.
FACTS: Tiesenga (D) operated on Walski (P) to remove P's thyroid. There was a great deal
of scar tissue present and D made a wide cut to avoid where the thought the laryngeal nerve
to be. D cut P's vocal nerves and P's vocal chords were paralyzed. The trial court directed
a verdict for D after P failed to establish the standard of care as her doctor testified
that in his opinion D should have located the nerve before cutting. The appellate court
affirmed. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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