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.