Early Detection Center, PC v. New York Life Insurance

On September 24, 1984, plaintiffs filed suit against defendants, advancing claims of defamation, rendering false testimony and conspiracy to do so, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Also alleged were counts for loss of consortium by plaintiffs Aspasia, John, George, and Peter Metropoulos, the wife and sons of plaintiff Efstathios Metropoulos. A motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of the defendants through an order dated March 1, 1985. Plaintiffs then filed a motion to amend their com plaint, which was denied April 22, 1985. Plaintiffs appeal…