New York Court of Appeals
Melissa J. Mosher-Simons v. County of Allegany
December 12, 200299 N.Y.2d 214
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s dismissal of the negligent placement claim, holding that the County of Allegany is protected by judicial immunity for performing a court‑ordered home study. The court also reiterated that res judicata bars the relitigation of the other state and federal causes of action previously dismissed.