LIPE v. ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER

511652.

85 A.D.3d 1442 (2011)

925 N.Y.S.2d 258

2011 NY Slip Op 5171

SANDRA LIPE, Respondent, v. ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER, Appellant.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department.

Decided June 16, 2011.


GARRY, J.

In February 2006, plaintiff underwent a colonoscopy at defendant, Albany Medical Center, performed under sedation. She suffers from several medical conditions, including multiple sclerosis, and walks with a quad cane. In the recovery area following the procedure, plaintiff allegedly made multiple requests for either a bedpan or assistance in getting to the bathroom, but her requests were ignored. Plaintiff claims that, ultimately, a hospital employee told...

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