Martin Gordon v. City of New York

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's dismissal, holding that the City of New York did not breach its duty of care to the plaintiff inmate and therefore was not negligent. The Court found that the injury was not reasonably foreseeable and that the City’s actions were reasonable under the circumstances. Justice Alexander dissented, arguing that the evidence could support a prima facie case of negligence.