Kathryn Manning v. Peter J. Bellafiore, M.D.

I am pleased to be able to concur in the Court’s opinion to the extent that it vacates the very substantial monetary sanction which the trial court imposed on White & Kelly, P.C.1 However, I respectfully but most vigorously dissent from the Court’s ruling that any monetary sanction (regardless of the amount) was appropriately levied against Doctor Peter J. Bellaf-iore. It is my very definite view that neither Dr. Bellafíore nor his attorneys engaged in any sanctionable conduct in this case.

I am well aware of the stresses and strains that are inherent in all litigation, and I am equally aware…