Woeppel v. Abrams

—Amended judgment unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Laureen Fortunato commenced a medical malpractice action for alleged negligent treatment provided during August 1986 by petitioners’ decedent, Charles J. Woeppel, M.D. Because Woeppel was engaged in patient care and teaching duties during that treatment and was acting within the course of his State employment, he was entitled to a defense and indemnification by the State pursuant to Public Officers Law § 17. Thus, Supreme Court properly granted summary judgment in favor of petitioners (see, Matter of Munabi v Abrams, 199 AD2d…