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Blessing v. Malerba

Date: 09-06-2002

Case Number: 9702050

Judge: Unknown

Court: Supreme Court, Saratoga County, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: David F. Kunz and George J. Szary of DeGraff, Foy, Holt-Harris & Kunz, Albany, New York

Defendant's Attorney: Dennis A. First of O'Connor, O'Connor, Bresee & First, Albany, New York and Andrew G. Ceresia of Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, Albany, New York

Description:

43-year-old psychiatric patient jumped out of a third floor window after her anti-psychotic medications were discontinued because she was drinking. She claimed that the drugs were negligently withdrawn and that the Mental Health Association in Albany, New York failed to properly monitor her after the withdrawal of the medications. She was rendered a paraplegic as a result of the attempted suicide.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $3.474 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Blessing v. Malerba?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $3.474 million.

Which court heard Blessing v. Malerba?

This case was heard in Supreme Court, Saratoga County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Blessing v. Malerba?

Plaintiff's attorney: David F. Kunz and George J. Szary of DeGraff, Foy, Holt-Harris & Kunz, Albany, New York. Defendant's attorney: Dennis A. First of O'Connor, O'Connor, Bresee & First, Albany, New York and Andrew G. Ceresia of Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, Albany, New York.

When was Blessing v. Malerba decided?

This case was decided on September 6, 2002.