LEWKOW v. GRACIE SQ. HOSP.


114 Misc.2d 732 (1982)

Hermine Lewkow, as Administratrix of The Estate of William Lewkow, Deceased, Plaintiff, v. Gracie Square Hospital et al., Defendants.

Supreme Court, Special Term, New York County.

June 1, 1982


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Toberoff & Broome (Philip R. Papa of counsel), for plaintiff. Costello & Shea for Gracie Square Hospital, defendant. Martin, Clearwater & Bell (Timothy J. Flanagan of counsel), for Lothar B. Kalinowsky, defendant.


BENTLEY KASSAL, J.

This is a wrongful death action based upon alleged medical malpractice by decedent's psychiatrist and the hospital wherein he received psychiatric treatment. Shortly after his discharge, he committed suicide. The plaintiff is the widow and legal representative of the decedent. Defendant contends that plaintiff's psychiatric history and emotional relationship with the decedent are also at issue herein.

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