Kent Frezzell, Appellant v. City of New York, Respondents

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the police officer and the City, holding that the plaintiff failed to present any material factual dispute that the officer’s conduct rose to the heightened “reckless disregard” standard of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1104. The court emphasized the officer’s low speed, use of emergency signals, and attempts to avoid the collision.