Stephens v. J & J Hat Center, Inc.

—Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Norman Ryp, J.), entered on or about November 16, 1996, denying defendant J & J Hat Center, Inc., also known as Stetson Hat Company’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, unanimously reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, and the motion granted. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment in favor of the defendant-appellant, J & J Hat Center, Inc., also known as Stetson Hat Company, dismissing the complaint.

Plaintiff was injured when she fell while walking on the public sidewalk in front of defendant Stetson’s premises.…