John T. Walsh, D.D.S., ("defendant") appeals a judgment entered on a jury verdict finding Shimisha Howie ("plaintiff") was injured by the negligence of defendant based on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur and awarding $300,000.00 in damages for personal injuries. We reverse and remand for a new trial.
On 12 March 1999, plaintiff's jaw was fractured while defendant, a licensed general dentist...
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