Spar v. Cha
Jun 16, 2009OUTCOME: New trial granted on appeal
Spar v. Cha, 907 N.E.2d 974 (Ind. 2009). Indiana Supreme Court case setting precedent on the incurred risk defense in medical malpractice litigation.
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OUTCOME: New trial granted on appeal
Spar v. Cha, 907 N.E.2d 974 (Ind. 2009). Indiana Supreme Court case setting precedent on the incurred risk defense in medical malpractice litigation.
OUTCOME: Verdict in favor of patient
Linton v. Davis, 887 N.E.2d 960 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008), trans denied. Verdict affirmed by Indiana Court of Appeals. Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer.
OUTCOME: Clarified Supreme Court holding
Atterholt v. Herbst, 907 N.E.2d 528 (Ind. 2009);
OUTCOME: New trial granted on appeal
Spar v. Cha, 907 N.E.2d 974 (Ind. 2009). Indiana Supreme Court case setting precedent on the incurred risk defense in medical malpractice litigation.