The decedent was accidently shot and killed in the performance of his duties with the New York State National Guard. Claimant, his surviving spouse, commenced this action in a representative capacity. The Court of Claims properly dismissed the claim and we must affirm. Section 8-a of the Court of Claims Act provides that no action lies against the State for a claim arising out of a person's military service on behalf of the State. Moreover, claimant, here suing in a representative...
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