Johnson v. Winston

Lobingier, C.

This is an action for malpractice, alleged to consist in the negligent anl unskillful amputation of plaintiff’s index finger and metacarpal bone, the removal of the latter having been, it is claimed, wholly unnecessary. Plaintiff also alleges that she “has suffered immeasurable pain, torment and anxiety of mind,” and “has by reason of the premises wholly lost the use of said hand, wrist and arm.” Defendants filed separate answers, alleging, in substance, that the operation was performed in a proper and professional manner, and that the condition of plaintiff’s hand was due to…