Medical Malpractice Insurance v. Medical Liability Mutual Insurance
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Sullivan, J.
On December 5, 1976 Daniel Rockwell was admitted to the cardio-pulmonary service of the Upstate Medical Center, State University of New York, which is maintained by the State of New York.
The next day he underwent a surgical procedure during the course of which, while under anesthesia, he suffered cardiac arrest with resultant brain damage.
*477In July, 1977, Rockwell, an adult incapable of prosecuting his rights, by his father and natural guardian, commenced a malpractice action in the Court of Claims against the State of New York. Among the doctors identified in a…
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