Cygan v. City of New York
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Carro, J.
The unforeseen suicide of a police officer, who, while off duty, turns his gun on himself, is a tragedy for his family, friends, colleagues, and the public he has served. It is not however, the basis of a successful suit alleging negligence by the officer’s municipal employer, for permitting the officer to carry a service revolver. This is true notwithstanding the fact that the death occurred some four months after a period during which the gun was removed during a period of psychological evaluation for reasons other than suicidal behavior, since the return of the…
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