Meltzer v. Coralluzzo

Holly Coralluzzo, the respondent/patient in a medical malpractice action, sued Dr. Philip Freedland, a shareholder in Radiology Associates, a professional corporation. She also sued individually the other shareholders in Radiology Associates, the petitioners/physicians.

Coralluzzo alleged that Dr. Freedland was acting on behalf of Radiology Associates and that the petitioners were vicariously liable for his negligence. Coralluzzo deposed two of the petitioners, Drs. Sher and Robbins, asking for an expert opinion on Coralluzzo’s X-rays. Dr. Sher sought a protective order which was denied. Dr.…