Komlodi v. Picciano, WL 2050758 (N.J. 2014) – Part 3

By Michael Zerres

Komlodi Part 3 See Part 1, Part 2 Plaintiff alleged Dr. Picciano breached the duty of care in prescribing a Duragesic patch to Michelle Komlodi, a known abuser of drugs and alcohol who orally ingested the patch, resulting in a severe brain injury. The Trial Court had to assess the issue of whether Dr. Picciano,
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Komlodi v. Picciano, WL 2050758 (N.J. 2014) – Part 2

By Michael Zerres

Komlodi Part 2 See Part 1 The Plaintiff alleged Dr. Picciano breached the duty of care in prescribing a Duragesic patch to Michelle Komlodi, a known abuser of drugs and alcohol who orally ingested the patch, resulting in a severe brain injury. The Trial Court had to assess the issue of whether Dr. Picciano, the
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Komlodi v. Picciano, WL 2050758 (N.J. 2014) – Part 1

By Michael Zerres

Komlodi Part 1 Plaintiff alleged Dr. Picciano breached the duty of care in prescribing a Duragesic patch to Michelle Komlodi, a known abuser of drugs and alcohol who orally ingested the patch, resulting in a severe brain injury. The Trial Court had to assess the issue of whether Dr. Picciano, the plaintiff, or, both were
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NJ Judges Required to Ask Jurors Open-Ended Questions

By Michael Zerres

Erga v. Chalmers – Docket No. A-2632-12T4 – unpublished – Jury Selection/Voir Dire – decided July 16, 2014 This matter arises out of an auto accident trial, wherein the plaintiff sought reversal of a no-cause verdict after the Trial Court failed to ask Question Six from a set of sample jury questions set forth by
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I/M/O Suspension or Revocation of the License of Dara, A-1110-11T4, A-4861-T4

By Michael Zerres

In this administrative law action, Parvez Dara, M.D. appeals from the decision of the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners revoking his medical license and ordering him to pay $30,000 in penalties. Dara also appeals the Board’s award of $372,029.28 in fees and costs to the State. The administrative penalties arose due to allegations that
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