Santmyer v. City of Syracuse

Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion denied and complaint reinstated. Memorandum: Supreme Court erred in dismissing the complaint on the ground that General Municipal Law § 207-c bars a civil action by a police officer against his employer for an intentional tort. "Section 207-c benefits are applied for and determined in a manner identical to Workers’ Compensation benefits” (O'Dette v Parton, 190 AD2d 1074, 1075). "Intentional injuries are not covered by the Workers’ Compensation Law, and an employee may bring a tort action for such wrongs against the offending…