New York Court of Appeals

Carmen Valdez v. City of New York

October 18, 201118 N.Y.3d 69

Summary

Judge Jones dissents, arguing that the plaintiff established a special relationship with the police based on the municipality's promise of immediate protection, and that her reliance was justified. He contends that the claim for negligent failure to provide police protection should be exempt from governmental immunity and would reverse the Appellate Division order to reinstate the verdict.