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PATTON v. AMBLO

314 N.J. Super. 1 (1998)

KIM PATTON, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. WENDY AMBLO, M.D., DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 26, 1998.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard Galex argued the cause for appellant (Galex, Tortoreti & Tomes, attorneys for appellant; Mr. Galex, on the brief).

Daniel J. Pomeroy argued the cause for respondent (Mortenson & Pomeroy, attorneys for respondent; Mr. Pomeroy, of counsel and on the brief).

Before Judges NEWMAN, COLLESTER and LESEMANN.

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

This medical malpractice action stems from injuries suffered by plaintiff Kim Patton when her stomach was punctured during a laparoscopic tubal ligation performed by defendant Dr. Wendy Amblo. After a four-day trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant. On appeal, plaintiff raises three issues: (l) the trial judge inappropriately charged the jury with the "exercise of judgment" instruction...

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