New York Court of Appeals

Karen Broadnax, Appellants v. Frederick A. Gonzalez, Respondents; Debra A. Fahey, Appellants…

April 1, 20042 N.Y.3d 148

Summary

The Court reversed the Appellate Division and held that a pregnant woman may recover damages for emotional distress caused by a miscarriage or stillbirth resulting from medical malpractice even without an independent physical injury, and remanded the cases for further proceedings.