Cukrowski v. Mt. Sinai Hospital, Inc.

On February 15 and 16, 1967, Walter Cukrowski allegedly entered Mt. Sinai Hospital to have his esophagus dilated with a mosher bag. The complaint alleges that during the course of this surgical procedure, Cukrowski’s esophagus was perforated, which perforation went undetected for sixteen hours because of the inadequate postsurgical facilities and care. The exact extent of Cukrowski’s disability from the effects of this alleged negligence is not disclosed in the record. It is alleged, however, that he incurred $75,000 in medical expenses in order to save his life and that he has some type of…