Legal Opinion
Coopersmith v. Gold
New York Supreme Court
Decided December 7, 1992PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Joan B. Lefkowitz, J.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
In April 1986, plaintiff commenced an action against Dr. Richard Gold, a psychiatrist, and his professional corporation seeking monetary damages in medical malpractice, for allegedly sexualizing their relationship while she was a patient, and for fraud and battery. Defendants denied the allegations. Extensive discovery was conducted. Plaintiff publicized her allegations by giving interviews and appearing on nationally broadcast television shows.
Defendants moved for summary judgment to dismiss all three causes of action. The late…
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