Howard v. State

— Order unanimously affirmed with costs. Memorandum: Claimant’s intestate, Stephanie Howard, died on November 1, 1985, allegedly as the result of negligent medical care at SUNY Health Science Center, a medical facility operated by the State of New York. On October 29, 1986, claimant was appointed administratrix of the estate of Stephanie Howard and on January 15, 1987, she filed a notice of claim against the State of New York for wrongful death and for personal injuries suffered by decedent prior to death. On November 14, 1989, the court, sua sponte, dismissed the matter, insofar as it…