Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York September 13, 2011 (Lugo v. New York City Health & Hospitals Corp.)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Covello, J.

Introduction

New York courts apply the rule of Frye v United States (293 F 1013 [1923]) that expert testimony based on scientific principles *44or procedures is admissible, but only after a principle or procedure has gained general acceptance in its specified field.