Becker v. Tampira

JjLEON A. CANNIZZARO, JR., Judge.

This case involves a medical malpractice action brought by the children of Marcia Becker Cochran, who died during a procedure that was being performed by the defendant, Dr. Saroj Tampira.1 A jury found that the plaintiffs failed to prove the standard of care required to be exercised by Dr. Tampira, and judgment was granted in favor of Dr. Tampira. The plaintiffs are now appealing that judgment.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The Angioplasty Procedure

Ms. Cochran underwent a peripheral angioplasty2 that was performed by Dr. | ¡¿Tampira. During the procedure, one of…