Hoang Dinh Duong v. Ziadie

Francis Ziadie suffered brain damage and permanent disability when Dr. Duong punctured his carotid artery during a cath-eterization procedure. Dr. Duong moved for a new trial after discovering two jurors did not disclose prior litigation experience during jury selection. Our supreme court has established a three-part test for determining whether a juror’s nondisclosure of information warrants a new trial. The trial court determined the withheld information was not material. We affirm the denial of the motion for new trial.

Prior to trial, the court directed the attorneys to conduct…