· 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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