S.I. v. R.S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Karen V. Murphy, J.

Petitioner F.H. moved by order to show cause for an order pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 81.02 (a) appointing the petitioner F.H. the health care special needs guardian and guardian ad litem for her brother S.S.; empowering F.H. to direct the immediate continuation of the connection and/or reconnection of the mechanical ventilator; and to further direct that the ventilator not be disconnected and that any other life-sustaining treatment or procedures be implemented. Petitioner further sought an order pursuant to Public Health Law § 2992 (1) and (3)…