New York Court of Appeals
Eugene Margerum, Appellants-Respondents v. City of Buffalo, Respondents-Appellants
February 17, 201524 N.Y.3d 721
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that a notice of claim is not required for a Human Rights Law claim against a municipality and that summary judgment on liability was improper because factual issues about the city’s strong basis in evidence remain; the case was remanded for further proceedings.