Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

sue hospital for damaging personal items?

so i was sent to ER after falling down. when i woke up i discovered they have cut off my jacket which was worth more than $1000. the jacket is ruined and cut in several pieces and cannot be restored again.

can i sue the hospital because they ruined my valuable clothing without my consent while i was unconscious? under what law can o i sue them for?


Asked on 6/05/08, 6:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: sue hospital for damaging personal items?

You can sue them for negligence, but it will not work. They are covered by the Good Samaritan rule.

Sorry.

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Answered on 6/06/08, 1:05 am
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Re: sue hospital for damaging personal items?

You were in danger, therefore it invites rescue. Thus, there is a presumption that you gave your consent to be rescued. Is saving a jacket more important than saving your life?

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Answered on 6/06/08, 6:12 am


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