Vargas v. State

Joan C. Dorsey ("Dorsey"), the surviving spouse of Benny Dorsey, timely appeals a judgment in favor of Benny Dorseys cardiologist, Dr. Karan Gaddam Reddy. The jury decided there was no negligence by Dr. Reddy that was the legal cause of Benny Dorseys death, and the court entered final judgment and denied Dorseys motion for new trial. On appeal, Dorsey contends that the court erred by: (1) admitting Dr. Reddys testimony regarding Benny Dorseys care that, Dorsey alleged, constituted inadmissible hearsay; (2) denying her request for an additional preemptory challenge because a juror should have been excused for cause; and (3) denying her motion for mistrial after Dr. Reddy testified he had been named the top cardiologist in Orlando by Money Magazine. We affirm.