Practice point: The Appellate Division affirmed the denial of the motion in this medical malpractice action, as plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that the allegedly
spoliated X-ray was ever taken. Even if there were an X-ray, plaintiffs
failed to establish that it represented a key piece of evidence, especially considering defendants' expert's opinion that it would not have yielded any useful diagnostic information.
Case: Liburd v. St. Joseph's Med. Ctr., NY Slip Op 07117 (1st Dep't November 1, 2016)
Here is the decision.
Wednesday's issue: Summary judgment and discovery in a rear-ended vehicle accident.
