Robles v. New York City Housing Authority

In his notice of claim, plaintiff alleged that “[o]n 4/08/2008, at approximately 8:30 a.m., [he] was lawfully traversing the courtyard area located in front of 178 Avenue D, New York, New York, when [he] was caused to trip and fall on the raised concrete perimeter.” At his General Municipal Law § 50-h hearing, plaintiff identified the specific tree well in the courtyard where he allegedly fell in photographs shown to him by defendant.

In his complaint, dated July 1, 2009, plaintiff alleged “[t]hat on or about April 8, 2008, [he] was lawfully traversing the courtyard area, located in front of…