EPSTEIN v. LENOX HILL HOSP.


108 A.D.2d 616 (1985)

Sylvia Epstein et al., Appellants, v. Lenox Hill Hospital, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

February 7, 1985


This is an action seeking damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff Sylvia Epstein as a result of the alleged negligence of defendant hospital. On February 12, 1977 plaintiff was a patient in Lenox Hill Hospital where, within hours after having undergone eye surgery, she was escorted to the lavatory by a nurse. However, the nurse then inexplicably left her unattended. Plaintiff collapsed and fell to the floor, sustaining serious injury. A summons and complaint...

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