Legal Opinion
Wilson v. City of New York
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided July 15, 1996No. Nos. 1589, 1869, Dockets 95-9201, 96-7240PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KEARSE, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff Lindsey Wilson appeals from a final judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Whitman Knapp, Judge, dismissing his complaint seeking damages from defendants City of New York and New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (collectively “the City”) for personal injuries. Wilson contended that the City (a) was strictly liable under N.Y. Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) (McKinney 1986 & Supp.1996) because his injuries occurred while he was making repairs on City property, and (b) was liable under N.Y. Labor Law § 200…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Rocovich v. Consolidated Edison Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1991
- Comes v. New York State Electric & Gas Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1993
- Zimmer v. Chemung County Performing Arts, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1985
- Lombardi v. StoutNew York Court of Appeals · 1992
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3Cited by8 opinions
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