New York Court of Appeals

Norma Gorman, Respondents v. Town of Huntington, Appellant

April 7, 200912 N.Y.3d 275

Summary

The Court held that New York's prior written notice statutes must be strictly construed, requiring notice to be given to the Town Clerk or Superintendent of Highways; notice to the Department of Engineering Services is insufficient. Accordingly, the Town's summary‑judgment motion was granted and the Appellate Division’s order was reversed.