Padula v. Bucalo

In two related actions to recover damages for medical malpractice (Action No. 1) and wrongful death (Action No. 2) the plaintiff appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County (DiNoto, J.), dated October 6, 1993, which denied her motion to (1) vacate a prior order, entered on default, dismissing Action No. 2, (2) amend the complaint in Action No. 1 to add a cause of action for wrongful death, and (3) consolidate action No. 1 and Action No. 2.

Ordered that the order is affirmed, with one bill of costs to the respondents appearing separately and filing separate briefs.

We agree with…