Ensor v. Wilson

Misty Wilson (plaintiff), a brain-damaged six-year-old, sued Dr. Ensor (defendant) for malpractice; before trial, the judge privately observed a trained therapist lead Misty through exercises demonstrating her limited physical and mental capacity, and at trial permitted the therapist to repeat the demonstration for the jury while explaining its significance, under the judge's close supervision to ensure fairness. The jury awarded Misty $2.5 million, and Ensor appealed, arguing the demonstration was unfairly prejudicial.