MATLOCK v. ST. JOHN'S CLINIC, INC.

Nos. SD 31398, SD 31438.

368 S.W.3d 269 (2012)

Greg MATLOCK, Respondent, v. ST. JOHN'S CLINIC, INC., Appellant.

Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Division Two.

Motion for Rehearing or Transfer Denied April 24, 2012.

Application for Transfer Denied July 3, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gary R. Cunningham , W. Joseph Reid & Bryan R. Berry , Springfield, MO, for Appellant.

Steve Garner , Chandler Gregg , Springfield, MO, for Respondent.


DANIEL E. SCOTT, Judge.

Greg Matlock lost his medical malpractice case by an 11-to-1 verdict. He sought a new trial, offering juror testimony to support his claims of juror misconduct and nondisclosure. Over objection, the trial court considered the juror testimony and granted relief. We conclude this was error and abuse of discretion. We reverse and remand with instructions to enter judgment on the jury's verdict.

Background

After the trial, Matlock...

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