Public Administrator v. State

Lambíase, J.

The deceased above named died on or about the 26th day of October, 1948, as the result of injuries sustained by him through the alleged negligence of the State of New York, its officers and employees, while he ivas a patient at the Kings Park State Hospital, a hospital owned, maintained, and operated by the State of New York for the care and treatment of the mentally ill.

The claim filed June 13, 1950, pursuant to an order of this court made upon an application for permission to file, and finally submitted after trial to this court for determination on October 7, 1954, alleges two…