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In Pezulich v. Grecco, the plaintiff challenged the decision of the Supreme Court, which had favored Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) by granting summary judgment. The litigation centers around serious allegations of medical oversight following the care of a pregnant woman who tragically developed cervical cancer post-delivery and died.
Background Facts
On January 10, 2015, the decedent delivered her baby at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), under the care of her private physician, Dr. Michael A. Grecco. During a prenatal check-up on January 6, 2015, Dr. Grecco observed a cervical myoma measuring four to five centimeters, planning a vaginal delivery with subsequent myoma removal post-delivery. However, the myoma obstructed the baby’s descent during labor, necessitating a cesarean section performed with RUMC residents and an anesthesiologist present. The decedent’s husband noted that Dr. Grecco initially described the myoma as grape-sized, but during delivery, it had grown to the size of a grapefruit.