Figueroa v. New York City Housing Authority

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sullivan, J. P.

This is a wrongful death action by the administratrix of the estate of the decedent, who died as a result of injuries sustained in a fall down an elevator shaft in a building owned by the New York City Housing Authority. Millar Elevator Industries, Inc. maintained the elevators in the building pursuant to a contract with the Authority. Both are named as defendants in the action. The question on appeal is whether the Housing Authority is entitled to summary judgment on its cross claim against Millar for breach of the contractual provision requiring Millar to…