OíDELL v. MILLER, et al., No. 29776 (Starcher, J.)(Maynard, J., dissenting)(May 24, 2002).

Reversing a defense verdict in a medical malpractice action obtained in the Circuit Court of Wood County. Holding that the plaintiffs below were denied their right to a fair and unbiased jury when the trial court refused to remove for cause a juror who had been represented by the defendantís law firm, had been treated by the defendant doctor, and understood the implications of an adverse verdict. In three new syllabus points, setting forth specific guidelines for trial courts regarding the evaluation of prospective jurors.