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RAGUSA v. LAU

233 N.J. Super. 84 (1989)

558 A.2d 38

GASPARE RAGUSA, FRANK RAGUSA AND MARIE RAGUSA, PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS, v. DR. CHI YEUNG LAU, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT, AND JERSEY SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided May 9, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael S. Feldman argued the cause for appellants (Ozzard, Wharton, Rizzolo, Klein, Maruo, Savo & Hogan, attorneys; Michael S. Feldman and Arthur D. Fialk, on the brief).

Denise W. McIntyre argued the cause for respondent (Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Lane, attorneys; I. Blakeley Johnstone, III, of counsel, Denise W. McIntyre and Michael J. Schoppmann, on the brief).

Before Judges DREIER and BROCHIN.

The opinion of the court was delivered by DREIER, J.A.D.

Plaintiff appeals from an adverse jury verdict rendered in this medical malpractice action. Plaintiff struck his head when diving into shallow water at an ocean beach. He was immediately taken to the Jersey Shore Medical Center, and defendant, Dr. Lau, treated plaintiff at the emergency room. After reviewing plaintiff's x-rays, Dr. Lau failed to diagnose a fractured vertebra. However, the doctor did prescribe...

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