Legal Opinion
McGowan v. New York Telephone Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided June 21, 1989Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
David B. Saxe, J.
The plaintiffs in this negligence action are three firemen and their wives, who seek money damages for injuries allegedly sustained as a result of fighting a fire on February 27, 1975 at 204 Second Avenue in Manhattan (the premises). The premises were operated, maintained and controlled by defendant New York Telephone Company as its main wire center for the lower east side.
The defendants now move for summary judgment dismissing the complaint.
The complaint contains common-law negligence causes of action (1st — 3rd) and causes of action based on General…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Chase Securities Corp. v. DonaldsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1945
- Hymowitz v. Eli Lilly & Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
- Kenavan v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- Robinson v. . Robins Dry Dock Repair Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1924
- MATTER OF TAYLOR v. SiseNew York Court of Appeals · 1974
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