New York Court of Appeals

John Loughlin, Respondent v. the State of New York, Appellant

March 22, 1887105 N.Y. 159

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Board of Claims award, holding that the State was not liable for the claimant's injury because the negligence was caused by a co‑servant who was not acting in the master’s duty, and remanded the case for rehearing.