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COLEMAN EX REL. SCHEFSKI v. STEVENS

No. 990355.

17 P.3d 1122 (2000)

2000 UT 98

James COLEMAN, deceased, By and Through Karen SCHEFSKI, his personal representative, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Michael H. STEVENS, M.D., Defendant and Appellee.

Supreme Court of Utah.

December 15, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Melvin S. Martin, Murray, for plaintiff.

Curtis J. Drake and Scott C. Sandberg, Salt Lake City, for defendant.

WILKINS, Justice:

¶ 1 James Coleman appeals from an adverse jury verdict in his action for medical malpractice. We reverse in part and remand in part as to taxable costs, but otherwise affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 In March of 1991, James Coleman was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer by Dr. Kim Davis. Based upon Mr. Coleman's condition, Dr. Davis determined that two options were feasible, a total laryngectomy or, alternatively, radiation therapy...

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