New York Court of Appeals

Mark Weiner, Appellant v. City of New York, Respondents

May 31, 201219 N.Y.3d 852

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s dismissal of Mark Weiner’s negligence and statutory claims against the City, holding that receipt of workers’ compensation benefits bars a tort action under General Municipal Law §205-a and that the City cannot be sued as the owner of the boardwalk. The Court also declined to answer the certified question.