PARMELEE v. KLINE

Nos. 90-CA-600, 90-CA-601.

579 So.2d 1008 (1991)

Rose B. PARMELEE, individually and as administratrix of the Estate of Richard C. Parmelee v. David G. KLINE, M.D. and Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Rose B. PARMELEE, wife of/and as administratrix of the Estate of her husband, Jill E. Parmelee, daughter of/and Chris A. Parmelee, daughter of the deceased, individually and on behalf of the deceased Richard C. Parmelee v. PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fifth Circuit.

Rehearing Denied June 17, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William J. Guste, Jr., Atty. Gen., Ivor A. Trapolin, L. Kevin Coleman, Trial Atty., Trapolin & Coleman, New Orleans, La., for defendant/appellant.

Darryl J. Tschirn, Metairie, La., for plaintiffs/appellees.

Before GAUDIN, GRISBAUM and WICKER, JJ.


WICKER, Judge.

This appeal arises from a medical malpractice action filed by the decedent's wife and children against Ochsner Foundation Hospital (Ochsner), Dr. David G. Kline and Dr. Susan Hemley. Prior to trial there was a settlement releasing Ochsner and Dr. Susan Hemley, but reserving rights against Dr. Kline individually as well as vicariously for Dr. Hemley. The jury found Dr. Kline 40% negligent; Dr. Hemley 50% negligent and Ochsner 10% negligent and awarded...

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