Legal Opinion
Dunckley v. State
New York Court of Claims
Decided August 21, 1987No. Claim No. 74242PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*768OPINION OF THE COURT
Gerard M. Weisberg, J.
This motion addresses the question of whether the State of New York can be held liable for the personal injuries to, and wrongful death of, a harness racing driver based on the promulgation and lack of implementation by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (Board)1 of regulations governing the wearing of protective safety helmets.
Laura A. Dunckley seeks recovery on behalf of her decedent, David J. Dunckley, a professional harness racing driver, who, allegedly, was involved in a mishap while participating in an event at Roosevelt Raceway on May…
2Cases cited26 opinions
- Zuckerman v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
- Turcotte v. FellNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
- De Long v. County of ErieNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
- Weiss v. FoteNew York Court of Appeals · 1960
- Tango v. TulevechNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Restrepo v. StateNew York Court of Claims · 1989
- Malgarini v. Washington Jockey ClubCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991