Avila v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard E. Sise, J.

*1066This claim is based on allegations that the State of New York was negligent in connection with its placement of the infant claimant, David Avila, in a foster residence located in Valley Stream, NY The claim alleges that defendant was negligent in connection with its operation, supervision and control of the facility, with its screening and training of staff members, and in placement of individuals with a propensity toward violence in the residence. The action accrued on March 2, 2012, when the infant claimant was pushed down a staircase by another…