Febesh v. Elcejay Inn Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Carro, J.
This appeal concerns whether the owner of an inn or restaurant is liable in negligence where an individual attending a party on the premises sustained severe injuries as a result of being stung by a bee or a yellow jacket while on the outdoor patio. For the reasons that follow, we conclude that defendant herein is not liable.
On August 24, 1985, plaintiffs Joseph and Shirley Febesh attended a 50th anniversary party catered by and held at the Fox Hollow Inn (the Inn), owned by defendant Elcejay Inn Corp. Although the witnesses differed on certain points, the record…
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