Stewart v. McNitt

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Anthony F. Shaheen, J.

The underlying claim here was a collection action wherein the plaintiff sought to collect for medical and surgical services rendered. The defendant answered with a general denial, and counterclaimed against the plaintiff, claiming that the plaintiff’s negligent and fraudulent testimony at his workers’ compensation hearing resulted in a denial of benefits and exposed him to personal liability for his medical costs. The plaintiff was granted summary judgment on his collection action, but the execution of said judgment was stayed pending the resolution…