The issue presented is whether New York should recognize intentional spoliation of evidence as a tort when it is alleged that a physician falsified his records in order to avoid malpractice liability. The court declines to recognize spoliation of evidence as a tort under the facts of this case.
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The plaintiff, Doris Pharr, brought a malpractice action against Dr...
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