In Mullarkey defendant hospital cross-moved for an order to direct the testimony of the physicians who had treated the infant's mother and siblings.
Summary of this case from Williams v. Roosevelt HospDecided October 23, 1984
ORDER AFFIRMED
In Mullarkey defendant hospital cross-moved for an order to direct the testimony of the physicians who had treated the infant's mother and siblings.
Summary of this case from Williams v. Roosevelt HospIn Mullarkey, the mother was even a nominal party to the action, since she brought suit on the infant's behalf as natural guardian.
Summary of this case from Williams v. Roosevelt HospFull title:MULLARKEY v. MISERICORDIA HOSP. MED. CENTER
Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department
Date published: Oct 23, 1984
However, the court held that if the mother asserted this privilege, the infant plaintiff would be precluded…