New York Court of Appeals

Monica Chainani, an Infant, by Her Father and Natural Guardian, Suresh Chainani, Appellants-Respondents, v…

November 1, 199587 N.Y.2d 370

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that public school districts are not directly or vicariously liable for injuries to students occurring between a child’s home and a bus stop, and that bus drivers and their companies are liable under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1174.