Thornton v. Glazer

OPINION BY Justice DONALD W. LEMONS.

In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court erred in its refusal to admit certain deposition testimony pursuant to Rule 4:7 and whether the trial court erred in its refusal of a jury instruction regarding adverse witness testimony.

I. Facts and Proceedings Below

Samuel H. Thornton, Jr. ("Thornton") sought treatment from Dr. Limor Glazer, D.P.M. ("Glazer"), a podiatrist, for severe foot pain and deformity. Glazer diagnosed several problems afflicting both of Thornton's feet, and ultimately performed two surgeries on Thornton. First, she operated on the…