Date: 03-06-1997

Case Style: Elizabeth Traina v. Grello Pediatrics, et al.

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Judge Berler

Court: Supreme Court, Suffolk County, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Sullivan & Liapakis, P. C.New York City, New York.

Defendant's Attorney: Lewis, Johs, Avallone, Aviles & KaufmanMelville, New York.

Description: Medical Malpractice - The infant plaintiff, Elizabeth Traina, allegedly sustained physical injuries as a result of, inter alia, the defendants' (Grello Pediatrics, et al) negligence in failing to properly diagnose and treat her appendicitis. She allegedly suffered a ruptured appendix. According to the opinion of the plaintiff's expert medical witness, the defendants' negligence caused an abdominal infection which substantially reduced the possibility that she could conceive children naturally.

Outcome: Allegation was struck as being too speculative.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: Order was reversed by Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, Suffolk County, New York, 5/11/98. Supreme Court held plaintiff Traina could recover for physical injuries, as well as emotional and mental distress. See: 673 N.Y.S.2d 163 (A.D. 2 Dept. 1998). Reported by dmd.