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· 3/22/1988

Santangelo v. State of NY

Citations

  • 71 N.Y.2d 393
  • 521 N.E.2d 770
  • 526 N.Y.S.2d 812
  • 1988 N.Y. LEXIS 187

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  • recognizing the common-law rationale for the rule as based on fire fighters’ status as licensees
  • recognizing the common-law rationale for the rule as based on fire fighters' status as licensees
  • holding that the firefighter’s rule barred suit by two police officers against state employees for injuries suffered in the course of subduing a mental patient who had escaped from a mental hospital as a result of negligent supervision

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Judges: Kaye

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