New York Court of Appeals

Timothy J. Sherman, an Infant, by His Parent and Natural Guardian, Laura Sherman v. David J. Robinson, an Infant, by…

December 21, 199280 N.Y.2d 483

Summary

The Court affirmed the lower courts' summary‑judgment dismissal, holding that a convenience store that sold alcohol to a minor is not liable under General Obligations Law §§ 11‑100/11‑101 or common‑law negligence for injuries caused by a different minor who later became intoxicated.