res ipsa loquitur is applicable doctrine in New York

15 New York opinions name it 2 courts 1912–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Dermatossian v. New York City Transit Authoritygreen ny · 1986 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–2002 2 sentences 2002Auth., 67 NY2d 219, 226 ; Vaynberg v Provident Operating Corp., 269 AD2d 442 ; Feuer v HASC Summer Program, 247 AD2d 429 ). 1989Auth., 67 NY2d 219, 226-228; cf., Crosby v Stone, 137 AD2d 785 ).	1	2
Feblot v. New York Times Co.green ny · 1973 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018Inc. , 149 AD3d 74, 77-78 [1st Dept 2017]; Ianotta v Tishman Speyer Props., Inc., 46 AD3d 297 , 298—299 [1st Dept 2007]; compare Feblot v New York Times Co. , 32 NY2d 486, 496 [1973]).	1	1
Barkley v. Plaza Realty Investors Inc.green nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018Inc. , 149 AD3d 74, 77-78 [1st Dept 2017]; Ianotta v Tishman Speyer Props., Inc., 46 AD3d 297 , 298—299 [1st Dept 2007]; compare Feblot v New York Times Co. , 32 NY2d 486, 496 [1973]).	1	1
People v. Alexandergreen nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable here because the accident was the kind that does not occur in the absence of negligence (see Hutchings v Yuter, 108 AD3d 416, 417 [1st Dept 2013]).	1	1
People v. Craiggreen nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 1 sentence 2012Nor can we agree with plaintiff that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable here, given the possibility that plaintiffs fall was caused by her own misstep (see Cortes v Central El., Inc., 45 AD3d 323, 324 [2007]).	1	1
Moore v. Ortolanogreen nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011That doctrine is inapplicable to out-of-possession landlords, such as defendants, who do not exercise exclusive control (see Moore v Ortolano, 78 AD3d 1652, 1653 [2010]; Richardson v Simone, 275 AD2d at 578 ; Pulley v McNeal, 240 AD2d at 914 ).	1	1
Robinson v. . Consolidated Gas Co.green ny · 1909 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1912–1912 1 sentence 1912Robinson v. Consolidated Gas Co., 194 N. Y. 37, 40, 41 ; Schlappendorf v. American Ry.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

Case	Cited	Years
Allen v. City of New York green ny · 2008 2 sentences 2014Barnabas Hosp., 52 AD3d 286 [1st Dept 2008], lv denied 11 NY3d 705 [2008]). 2014Barnabas Hosp., 52 AD3d 286 [1st Dept 2008], lv denied 11 NY3d 705 [2008]).	2	2014–2014
Jacobs v. Madison Plastic Surgery, P.C. green nyappdiv · 2013 2 sentences 2014Nor did plaintiff establish that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable to this case (see Jacobs v Madison Plastic Surgery, P.C., 106 AD3d 530 [1st Dept 2013]; Johnson v St. 2014Nor did plaintiff establish that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable to this case (see Jacobs v Madison Plastic Surgery, P.C., 106 AD3d 530 [1st Dept 2013]; Johnson v St.	2	2014–2014
Johnson v. St. Barnabas Hospital green nyappdiv · 2008 2 sentences 2014Barnabas Hosp., 52 AD3d 286 [1st Dept 2008], lv denied 11 NY3d 705 [2008]). 2014Barnabas Hosp., 52 AD3d 286 [1st Dept 2008], lv denied 11 NY3d 705 [2008]).	2	2014–2014
O'Connor v. O'Connor neutral nyappdiv · 1996 1 sentence 2020Corp. , 279 AD2d 371 ; Murphy v Waldbaum, Inc. , 228 AD2d 156 ).	1	2020–2020
People v. Davis neutral nyappdiv · 2001 1 sentence 2020Corp. , 279 AD2d 371 ; Murphy v Waldbaum, Inc. , 228 AD2d 156 ).	1	2020–2020
Jackson v. New York City Housing Authority green nyappdiv · 2007 1 sentence 2018Inc. , 149 AD3d 74, 77-78 [1st Dept 2017]; Ianotta v Tishman Speyer Props., Inc., 46 AD3d 297 , 298—299 [1st Dept 2007]; compare Feblot v New York Times Co. , 32 NY2d 486, 496 [1973]).	1	2018–2018
Pulley v. McNeal green nyappdiv · 1997 1 sentence 2011That doctrine is inapplicable to out-of-possession landlords, such as defendants, who do not exercise exclusive control (see Moore v Ortolano, 78 AD3d 1652, 1653 [2010]; Richardson v Simone, 275 AD2d at 578 ; Pulley v McNeal, 240 AD2d at 914 ).	1	2011–2011
Richardson v. Simone green nyappdiv · 2000 1 sentence 2011That doctrine is inapplicable to out-of-possession landlords, such as defendants, who do not exercise exclusive control (see Moore v Ortolano, 78 AD3d 1652, 1653 [2010]; Richardson v Simone, 275 AD2d at 578 ; Pulley v McNeal, 240 AD2d at 914 ).	1	2011–2011
Gardner v. Wider green nyappdiv · 2006 1 sentence 2007Significantly, while plaintiffs have submitted an expert’s affirmation in support of their cross motion for summary judgment, the expert fails to mention anything about the lack of informed consent claim or to identify any qualitative insufficiency of the information provided to Mrs. Andrews (see generally Gardner v Wider, 32 AD3d 728 [2006]).	1	2007–2007
Feuer v. HASC Summer Program, Inc. green nyappdiv · 1998 1 sentence 2002Auth., 67 NY2d 219, 226 ; Vaynberg v Provident Operating Corp., 269 AD2d 442 ; Feuer v HASC Summer Program, 247 AD2d 429 ).	1	2002–2002
Tivoli v. Expedite Mediation Arbitration Services, Inc. neutral nyappdiv · 2000 1 sentence 2002Auth., 67 NY2d 219, 226 ; Vaynberg v Provident Operating Corp., 269 AD2d 442 ; Feuer v HASC Summer Program, 247 AD2d 429 ).	1	2002–2002
Finocchio v. Crest Hollow Club at Woodbury, Inc. green nyappdiv · 1992 1 sentence 1997Furthermore, there exist triable issues of fact as to whether the Tavern had exclusive control of the instrumentality in question and whether the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable (see, e.g., Finocchio v Crest Hollow Club, 184 AD2d 491 ).	1	1997–1997
Crosby v. Stone green nyappdiv · 1988 1 sentence 1989Auth., 67 NY2d 219, 226-228; cf., Crosby v Stone, 137 AD2d 785 ).	1	1989–1989
Butti v. Rollins green nyappdiv · 1987 1 sentence 1988The claimant failed to establish that the lifeguard stand was within the exclusive control of the defendant or that the fracturing of the stand’s footrest was not due to any voluntary action or contribution on the part of the claimant (see, Butti v Rollins, 133 AD2d 205 ).	1	1988–1988
Pipers v. Rosenow green nyappdiv · 1972 1 sentence 1986Generally, in medical malpractice cases, when an unexplained injury occurs in an area remote from the operation while the patient is anesthesized, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable (see, Fogal v Genesee Hosp., supra; Pipers v Rosenow, 39 AD2d 240 ).	1	1986–1986
Fogal v. Genesee Hospital green nyappdiv · 1973 1 sentence 1986Generally, in medical malpractice cases, when an unexplained injury occurs in an area remote from the operation while the patient is anesthesized, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable (see, Fogal v Genesee Hosp., supra; Pipers v Rosenow, 39 AD2d 240 ).	1	1986–1986
Snelson v. Margaretville Hospital neutral nyappdiv · 1975 1 sentence 1978The order should be affirmed (see Snelson v Margaretville Hosp., 49 AD2d 991 .) Order affirmed, with costs.	1	1978–1978

Where else courts name it

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