Legal Opinion
Ganapolskaya v. VIP Medical Associates
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided June 27, 1996PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Tom, J.
The issue presented on this appeal concerns whether the 2½-year limitations period for a medical malpractice action (CPLR 214-a) is tolled while plaintiff receives emergency treatment in a hospital due to complications arising out of an abortion procedure performed by another doctor in another medical facility.
Plaintiff Irina Ganapolskaya had been diagnosed with an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy in July 1990 and on July 24, 1990, she became a patient at defendant V.I.P. Medical Associates (V.I.P.) for a therapeutic abortion, which was performed by codefendant Dr. A.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Meath v. MishrickNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
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