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Rogelio P. Nogales, et al. vs. Capitol Medical Center, et al.

ROGELIO P. NOGALES, for himself and on behalf of the minors, ROGER ANTHONY, ANGELICA, NANCY, and MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER, all surnamed NOGALES, Petitioners, versus CAPITOL MEDICAL CENTER, DR. OSCAR ESTRADA, DR. ELY VILLAFLOR, DR. ROSA UY, DR. JOEL ENRIQUEZ, DR. PERPETUA LACSON, DR. NOE ESPINOLA, and NURSE J. DUMLAO, Respondents.

G.R. No. 142625 | 2006-12-19

THIRD DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N 
 
CARPIO, J.: 
 
The Case 
 
This petition for review[1] assails the 6 February 1998 Decision[2] and 21 March 2000 Resolution[3] of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. CV No. 45641. The Court of Appeals affirmed in toto the 22 November 1993 Decision[4] of the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 33, finding Dr. Oscar Estrada solely liable for damages for the death of his patient, Corazon Nogales, while absolving the remaining respondents of any liability. The Court of Appeals denied petitioners' motion for reconsideration. 
 
The Facts 
 
Pregnant with her...