The cause of death was attributed to pulmonary embolism. In 1996, the instant wrongful death action was filed alleging negligence by St. Joseph's for failing to diagnose and treat Mr. Moore for pulmonary embolism. As a result of a set-off resulting from Mrs. Moore's settlement with United Hospital Center, there was no actual monetary recovery from St. Joseph's. Mrs. Moore filed a post-trial motion seeking a new trial on damages, which was denied. It is from this post-trial motion that Mrs. Moore now appeals.
Questions of law are subject to a de novo review.
With these principles in mind, we turn to the substantive issues presented by this case. 1, Walker v. Having set forth the applicable law, we turn now to the errors assigned in this appeal. The verdict form in this case specifically required the jury to separately establish damages for economic and non-economic losses. We will therefore review separately the adequacy of the economic and non-economic damages awarded to Mrs. Moore.