Decedent died of eclampsia, which occurred during or immediately after cesarean childbirth. In opposing the motions for summary judgment, plaintiff failed to offer sufficient evidence to demonstrate a triable issue of fact as to whether death may have been caused by defendants' failure to provide adequate medical care and treatment, or failure to alert the patient as to the seriousness of pre-eclampsia (see Zuckerman v City of New York,
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.