New York Court of Appeals
Linda Miner v. Long Island…
July 15, 197640 N.Y.2d 372
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding that LILCO owed an affirmative duty of reasonable care to keep its high‑voltage power lines safe, breached that duty by failing to insulate and inspect the lines, and that compliance with the Board of Standards rule and the National Electric Safety Code did not shield it from liability. A new trial was ordered.