Hostler v. Tonawanda Super Duper, Inc.

— Order unanimously reversed, without costs, and defendant Bifulco’s motion granted. Memorandum: This is a personal injury action in which defendant Bifulco appeals from an order denying his motion to compel plaintiff to execute authorizations permitting defendant to obtain copies of the medical records of plaintiff’s treating podiatrist.

Our view of the discoverability of a treating physician’s medical records, as opposed to his reports, has differed from the views expressed by the other Departments (see Montag v Young Men’s Christian Assn., 96 AD2d 721; cf. Rodriguez v Ryder Truck Rental,…