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Jackson v. State6/29/2005
conditions for which she underwent surgery and not caused by removal of her ovaries. Under the circumstances of this case and the evidence adduced at trial, we find that an award of $25,000 in general damages will compensate Ms. Jackson for the removal of her ovaries without informed consent as to the risk that menopause would result and for the shock she suffered in learning that her ovaries had been removed and that menopause had been induced by the surgery.
CONCLUSION
For the reasons expressed in this opinion, we affirm the trial court's judgment dismissing Ms. Jackson's medical malpractice claims against the State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Hospitals and E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital for removal of her uterus and ovaries. However, we reverse the trial court's denial of her claim based on lack of informed consent insofar as she was not informed that removal of her ovaries would induce menopause. Damages are awarded in the amount of $25,000. Costs of appeal are assessed against the state pursuant to La. R.S. 13:5112 in the amount of $976.50.
AFFIRMED IN PART AND REVERSED IN PART.
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