Stern v. Yasuna

Defendant Satozky moves for judgment by way of contribution between tort-feasors pursuant to CPLR 1401 as against his codefendants in a malpractice action. The action was brought for damages for personal injuries and wrongful death against the owner of a hospital and several physicians. Plaintiff recovered a judgment against all defendants except Leshne and Satozky has paid in satisfaction thereof the total of said judgment. He now seeks recovery from the remaining defendants of their prorata share, amounting to $68,092.92. It appears that all of the defendants appealed the judgment but same…