Komlodi Part 4: Further Analysis of the Scafidi Charge

By Michael Zerres

Part 4 of the Komlodi v. Picciano, WL 2050758 (N.J. 2014) See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The Use of the Scafidi Charge In Scafidi v. Seiler, 119 N.J. 93 (1990), a two-part test was created for proving causation in cases where plaintiff’s injuries are, in part, attributable to a pre-existing condition. First, the
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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Erga v. Chalmers – Docket No. A-2632-12T4 – unpublished – Jury Selection/Voir Dire – decided July 16, 2014 This matter arises out of an auto accident trial, wherein the plaintiff sought reversal of a no-cause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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