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Elizabeth Traina v. Grello Pediatrics, et al.
Date: 03-06-1997
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.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Elizabeth Traina v. Grello Pediatrics, et al.?
The outcome was: Allegation was struck as being too speculative.
Which court heard Elizabeth Traina v. Grello Pediatrics, et al.?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Suffolk County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Judge Berler.
Who were the attorneys in Elizabeth Traina v. Grello Pediatrics, et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Sullivan & Liapakis, P. C.New York City, New York.. Defendant's attorney: Lewis, Johs, Avallone, Aviles & KaufmanMelville, New York..
When was Elizabeth Traina v. Grello Pediatrics, et al. decided?
This case was decided on March 6, 1997.