Janice Mazella, as Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph Mazella, Deceased, Respondent v. William Beals, M.D…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division and ordered a new trial, holding that the trial court abused its discretion by admitting a consent order concerning the defendant's misconduct with other patients, which was unduly prejudicial. The court affirmed that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's finding of proximate cause, that the photograph of the victim was admissible, and that the use of a general verdict sheet was proper.