A Douglas County District Court jury determined Thursday that Lawrence Memorial Hospital had no negligence in a civil lawsuit filed by a former city employee.

James Combest had sued the hospital for $461,650 in damages, alleging negligence by LMH ultimately resulted in the amputation of his left leg.

But the jury determined the hospital was not negligent in its care.

“I believe that this really is the correct result,” said Richard Merker, LMH attorney. “We absolutely did not believe that what happened resulted in the loss of his leg.”

Combest’s attorney, Michael Shunk, said his client does not plan to appeal.