Sagala v. Tavares

DEL SOLE, Judge:

Appellant-Bernice Sagala, Administratix of the Estate of Steven J. Sagala, Decedent, filed a medical malpractice action against Appellee-Dr. J.O. Tavares, seeking compensation for the death of her husband. The action was based on Appellee’s alleged failure to obtain Decedent’s informed consent prior to performing surgery. Following trial, a jury rendered a defense verdict. Post-trial motions were denied, judgment was entered on the verdict, and this appeal ensued.

On appeal, Appellant argues that the trial court erroneously charged the jury regarding a plaintiff’s burden of…