Supreme Court of Pennsylvania November 4, 1987, 1347 (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.