Question: Liability of General Partners Jose Pena and Joseph Antenucci were medical doctors who were partners in a medical practice. Both doctors treated Elaine Zuckerman during her pregnancy. Her son, Daniel Zuckerman, was born with severe physical problems. Elaine, as
Daniel's mother and natural guardian, brought a medical malpractice suit against both doctors.
The jury found that Pena was guilty of medical malpractice but that Antenucci was not. The amount of the verdict totaled $4 million. The trial court entered judgment against Pena but not against Antenucci. Plaintiff Zuckerman made a posttrial motion for judgment against both defendants. Is Antenucci jointly and severally liable for the medical malpractice of his partner, Pena? Zuckerman v. Antenucci, 478 N.Y.S.2d 578, Web 1984 N.Y.Misc. Lexis 3283 (Supreme Court of New York)