TONELLI v. KHANNA


238 N.J. Super. 121 (1990)

569 A.2d 282

LYNETTE TONELLI, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. SATYENDER KHANNA, M.D., DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT. and FRANKLIN DOTOLI, M.D., DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided January 23, 1990.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William C. Bochet argued the cause for appellant (Muscarella, Hirschklau, Bochet, Feitlin & Edwards, P.C., attorneys; William C. Bochet, of counsel and Linda M. DeBrango on the brief).

John P. McGee argued the cause for respondent (McDermott, McGee & Ruprecht, attorneys; John P. McGee on the brief).

Before Judges MICHELS, DEIGHAN and R.S. COHEN.


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

Plaintiff Lynette M. Tonelli appeals from a jury verdict in a medical malpractice action awarding her $10,000 against defendant Satyender Khanna, M.D. and from a denial of her motion for a new trial as to damages or, in the alternative, an additur. Plaintiff contends that defendant Dr. Khanna performed unnecessary surgery upon her. Prior to trial, plaintiff agreed to a voluntary dismissal of the defendant,...

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