Wolfe v. St. Clare's Hospital of Schenectady

Upon cutting the palm of her right hand on broken glass, *1125plaintiff Jennifer Wolfe (hereinafter plaintiff) sought treatment in the emergency department of defendant St. Clare’s Hospital and was treated by emergency room physician defendant Michael J. Reilly. A five-centimeter laceration was noted and repaired. No tendon damage was detected. Following complaints of pain, an inability to flex her thumb and occupational therapy, she saw a hand surgeon approximately four months later. Exploratory surgery revealed that she had completely severed a tendon. The passage of time prevented its surgical…