Jury returns defense verdict in ruptured appendix case — Defense verdict 

Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Ruptured appendix resulting in 13-day hospital stay, a second three-day hospital stay and three additional medical procedures Court: Augusta County Circuit Court Verdict or settlement: Verdict Amount: $0 (defense) Attorneys for defense (and city): Matthew E. Kelley, Roanoke and Samuel T. Bernier, Richmond Description of case: Plaintiff presented ...