EVANS v. STATE OF NEW YORK


15 Misc.2d 1005 (1958)

Ruby L. Evans, as Administratrix of The Estate of Julian J. Evans, Deceased, Claimant, v. State of New York, Defendant. (Claim No. 33222.)

Court of Claims.

December 10, 1958.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brock, Brock & Chirlin (Samuel R. Miserendino and Douglas H. Brock of counsel), for claimant.

Louis J. Lefkowitz, Attorney-General (Robert M. Murphy of counsel), for defendant.


BERNARD RYAN, P. J.

Julian J. Evans, Jr., 25, a good physical male specimen recently honorably discharged from the United States Army, schizophrenic, was duly committed to Gowanda State Hospital. After study and consultation, electro-shock therapy was indicated, prescribed, and the consent of his wife was requested. Consent, at first refused, was ultimately given and treatment was begun. On the second application...

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