NELSON v. CITY OF N.Y.


100 Misc.2d 309 (1979)

Annie Nelson et al., Plaintiffs, v. City of New York et al., Defendants.

Supreme Court, Trial Term, Kings County.

July 17, 1979


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David Weicholz for plaintiffs. Allen G. Schwartz, Corporation Counsel (George Weiler of counsel), for defendants.


JOHN A. MONTELEONE, J.

On September 9, 1975, the plaintiff, Annie Nelson, was shot by prisoner Joseph James while he was under the custody of Correction Officers Connor and Motchan. Plaintiff was taken to Kings County Hospital for treatment including the removal of a bullet.

As a result, Mrs. Nelson sued the defendant, the City of New York, for negligence alleging that the correction officers failed...

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