Appellate Division, Fourth Department · July 24, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 04650
Torrillo v Cherny
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04650
Holding The court modified the lower court’s order to grant summary judgment dismissing the claim of vicarious liability against Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York, P.C. for the alleged malpractice of Dr. DiFino. The appellate court affirmed the remainder of the order, rejecting the defendants’ other contentions on appeal.
The court’s words
We agree with defendants that the court erred in denying that part of their motion seeking summary judgment dismissing the complaint
2026 NY Slip Op 04650, at the official text
we therefore modify the order accordingly (see Bieger v Kaleida Health Sys., Inc., 195 AD3d 1473, 1475 [4th Dept 2021])
2026 NY Slip Op 04650, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | July 24, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 04650 |
| Area of law | Medical Malpractice |
| Week | Week ending July 25, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04650 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 483 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Torrillo v Cherny, 2026 NY Slip Op 04650 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, July 24, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-04650/
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