Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 29, 2018
Shelly Denise Mansil, Personal Representative of the Estate of Johnna Hughes, Deceased vs. Midwest Emergency Medical Services, P.C. and Brandie a. Niedens, M.D.
Shelly Denise Mansil, as personal representative of Johnna Hughes's estate, sued Midwest Emergency Medical Services and Dr. Brandie Niedens for the wrongful death of Hughes's baby, alleging medical negligence. After a jury verdict for the plaintiff, the defendants appealed the trial court's denial of their motion for new trial, which challenged the admission of expert testimony on pecuniary losses. The appellate court affirmed, finding that the expert's testimony regarding damages under RSMo 537.090 met foundational requirements and its weight was properly left to the jury.