Legal Opinion
Hinlicky v. Dreyfuss
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided March 17, 2005PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Peters, J.
Marie M. Hinlicky (hereinafter decedent) suffered a heart attack soon after a carotid endarterectomy operation which she underwent for removal of plaque buildup in her carotid artery. She died 25 days later. In this medical malpractice action, plaintiff, decedent’s son, as administrator of decedent’s estate and as executor of the estate of William E Hinlicky, decedent’s husband,1 alleges, as here relevant, that defendant Robert O. Frank, decedent’s treating internist who recommended the surgery, defendant David C. Dreyfuss, the surgeon who performed the surgery,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Spensieri v. LaskyNew York Court of Appeals · 1999
- Borden v. BradyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
- Liuni v. HaubertAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
- Flah's, Inc. v. Richard Rosette Electric, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989
- Hornbrook v. Peak Resorts, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 2002
3Cited by2 opinions
- Hinlicky v. DreyfussNew York Court of Appeals · 2006
- Sweeney v. PetersonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2005