BICKFORD v. STATE OF NEW YORK


278 A.D. 721 (1951)

Eugene Bickford, Respondent, v. State of New York, Appellant. (Claim No. 29888.)

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

March 7, 1951.


The issues of the State's negligence and claimant's freedom from contributory negligence present but questions of fact. The findings of the Court of Claims in this respect are amply sustained by the evidence. Claimant's undisputed injuries are very serious and permanent. The damages awarded are not excessive. The State also contends that the cause of action was assigned pursuant to section 29 of the Workmen's Compensation Law to a compensation insurance carrier who had paid...

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