Bass v. City of New York
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtRabin, P. J.
On this appeal in an action by an administrator to recover damages for the wrongful death of his intestate (his daughter) and for her conscious pain and suffering, the issue to be determined is whether the appellant, the New York City Housing Authority, is liable in negligence for the injuries and tragic death of the intestate resulting from a rape and homicide. This issue was determined adversely to the appellant after a nonjury trial.
The decedent, Lourdes R. Bass, an infant nine years of age, resided with her parents in a 14-story building which was one of 10 buildings comprising a housing…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Glanzer v. . ShepardNew York Court of Appeals · 1922
- Bernardine v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1945
- Caldwell v. Village of Island ParkNew York Court of Appeals · 1952
- Steitz v. City of BeaconNew York Court of Appeals · 1945
- Matter of N.Y. City H. Authority v. MullerNew York Court of Appeals · 1936
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3Cited by49 opinions
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- Steering Committee v. Port Authority of New York & New JerseyNew York Court of Appeals · 2011
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