New York Court of Appeals
Helen T. Cunningham v. State of New York…
November 22, 198360 N.Y.2d 248
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s dismissal of wrongful‑death and assault actions against the State, holding that the Workers’ Compensation Law’s exclusive‑remedy provisions bar such suits when claimants have received or are deemed to have received workers’ compensation benefits. The court explained that claimants must pursue any relief through the Workers’ Compensation Board, not the courts.