Lawson v. State

This is a claim for personal injuries sustained by the claimant on July 27, 1952, when he dove into the water within the swimming area at Selkirk State Park, which is located on the east shore of Lake Ontario. This park is owned and operated by the State of New York and is open to the general public as a resort.

The swimming area is designated by buoy lines extending northerly about seventy-five feet from a concrete pier. This pier was built by the State for public use in connection with the park, and was about three feet above the water level, fifteen feet wide, and extended westerly 200 feet…