Velazquez v. Portadin

The opinion of the court was delivered by

LONG, J.

This case presents another chapter in the continuing saga of the medical judgment charge. Plaintiffs, Barbara and Luis Velazquez, instituted a medical malpractice action against Dr. Ronald Porta-din, Vineland Obstetrical & Gynecological Professional Association, and Nurses Eileen Cinotti and Ann Spaltore (collectively defendants). Plaintiffs alleged that defendants failed to adhere to the accepted standard of medical care in connection with their daughter Diana’s birth, resulting in severe injury to her (cerebral palsy). More particularly, the…