Charles v. Suvannavejh

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lucy Billings, J.

*1159I. Background

Plaintiff, on her and her deceased daughter’s behalf, sues defendants for medical malpractice and the daughter’s wrongful death. The remaining defendants, defendant Suvannavejh and defendants Zucchero and Lawrence Hospital Center, separately move for summary judgment dismissing plaintiff mother’s claims for emotional distress and lost society, comfort, and affection. Suvannavejh also seeks dismissal of the mother’s claims for lost support, services, and protection. (CPLR 3212 [b], [e].)

The difficult issue concerns the mother’s claim for…