MATTER OF PETERS v. NEW YORK STATE AGRIC. & INDUS. SCH.


64 A.D.2d 749 (1978)

In the Matter of the Claim of George Peters, Respondent, v. New York State Agricultural and Industrial School et al., Appellants. Workers' Compensation Board, Respondent

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

July 13, 1978


Claimant, a child care worker in a training school for delinquent boys, was the sole supervisor of a cottage containing 25 boys when a disruption occurred which has been characterized as a "riot" during which windows and furniture were broken. Police were required to quell the disturbance. Although it is conceded that the claimant suffered no physical injury whatsoever, nor was he struck in any manner, he thereafter became fearful for his life and complained of ill health...

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