Medical malpractice suit against emergency physician dismissed
The Appellate Division, Second Department has upheld the dismissal of a medical malpractice lawsuit against emergency physician Michael Ameres and 24/7 Emergency Care, P.C., marking a significant moment in legal proceedings surrounding medical care standards.
The original lawsuit, filed by plaintiff Maria Corujo, stemmed from treatment she received for a compound fracture of her left wrist, alleging that the medical care provided by Dr. Ameres and the associated medical facility fell below acceptable standards. The case was presided over by Justice Bernard Graham of the Kings County Supreme Court, who, in May 2019, reaffirmed an earlier decision from December 2018 granting summary judgment in favor of Dr. Ameres and 24/7 Emergency Care, P.C., thereby dismissing the complaint against them.
The central issue on appeal was whether the summary judgment was appropriately granted, with the plaintiff arguing that there was a departure from good and accepted medical practice that resulted in her injuries. The defense contended that Dr. Ameres adhered to all medical standards and that any alleged departures did not contribute to the plaintiff’s injuries.