Legal Opinion
Jakelsky v. Friehling
District Court, D. New Jersey
Decided January 26, 1999No. CIV. A. 97-1358PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
ORLOFSKY, District Judge.
On the morning of trial, Defendant, Dr. Jane S. Friehling (“Dr.Friehling”), njoved for summary judgment on the medical malpractice claims alleged by Plaintiff, Thomas G. Jakelsky (“Jakelsky”). The resolution of this motion requires this Court to penetrate the fog engendered by the elusive legal doctrine known as “proximate cause.” Indeed, the facts of this case present what would be an utter nightmare for a first year law student taking his or her final exam in torts.
In her motion for summary judgment, Dr. Friehling argues that this.Court should grant judgment…
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