LAURIE NEWMARK-SHORTINO, ET AL. VS. ANDREI BUNA, M.D. A-0332-10T3
In this medical negligence action where the jury entered a no cause verdict in favor of defendant, we hold the trial court committed reversible error when it failed to submit to the jury plaintiffs' lack of informed consent theory, in addition to their claim of deviation from the standard of care (medical malpractice). Although the facts supporting each theory of liability were intertwined, the evidence before the jury was sufficient to submit both theories of liability for theirverdict. We reversed and remanded for a new trial based solely upon a claim of lack of informed consent. 7-27-12
