Decker v. Chamberlain

—Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted and second cause of action dismissed. Memorandum: Plaintiff, a teacher of homebound students, commenced this action to recover damages for injuries allegedly sustained when she was assaulted by one of her students. In her second cause of action, plaintiff alleges that David and Carol Chamberlain (defendants), the student’s parents, were negligent in supervising their son. Defendants moved for summary judgment dismissing that cause of action and Supreme Court denied the motion.

We reverse. Defendants may not be held liable for…