Gaines v. Long Island State Park Commission
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Appeal from a judgment, entered October 26, 1976, upon a decision of the Court of Claims. This claim arises out of injuries sustained by the female claimant when she lost control of the car she was driving after *725hitting a large pothole on Southern State Parkway. The issue of damages was tried separately and is not challenged here. The State, although not substantially disagreeing with the relevant facts, claims there is no theory upon which it can be held liable. The Court of Claims rejected the theory that the police officer on duty, Officer Smith, negligently failed to divert traffic upon…
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