KUHN, Judge.
After the death of a stroke victim, her children and surviving spouse sued defendant-hospital, Baton Rouge General ("BRG"). A jury found the hospital liable under 42 U.S.C.A. § 1395dd, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act ("EMTALA") and awarded damages. Additionally, the jury assessed 75% comparative fault to non-party doctors.
I. FACTS
On May 13, 1989, Mrs. Rosemary Roubique suffered a massive stroke while visiting...
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