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GREENFIELD v. STATE

130 Misc.2d 161 (1985)

Sali Greenfield, Claimant, v. State of New York, Defendant. (Claim No. 66919.)

Court of Claims.

November 1, 1985

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ressler & Ressler (Bruce J. Ressler of counsel), for claimant. Robert Abrams, Attorney-General (William P. Kleen of counsel), for defendant.

GERARD M. WEISBERG, J.

This case brings into perspective the competing interests faced by a State mental health facility. On the one hand, it has its obligation to provide treatment. (See, Youngberg v Romeo, 457 U.S. 307; Excelsior Ins. Co. v State of New York, 296 N.Y. 40, 44.) In doing so, it may not be cast in liability for erroneous medical judgment. (See, Taig v State of New York...

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