Petition by defendants (Worland and Greensboro Anesthesia) for writ of supersedeas allowed 6 May 1999. Petition by defendants (Worland and Greensboro Anesthesia) for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 allowed 6 May 1999. Petition by defendant (Wesley Long) for writ of supersedeas allowed 6 May 1999. Petition by defendant (Wesley Long) for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 allowed 6 May 1999.