Carey v. Lovett

Supreme Court of New Jersey · Decided 1993-04-06

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The opinion of the Court was delivered by POLLOCK, J. Once again we are summoned to respond to a family tort arising from an alleged act of medical malpractice. The case arises in the inflammatory setting of the tragic loss of a baby due to physician neglect. The issue is whether parents can recover for their emotional distress caused by medical malpractice in the birth and death of their daughter. <p "b…

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