KOZLOWSKI v. CITY OF AMSTERDAM


111 A.D.2d 476 (1985)

Lottie Kozlowski, Individually and as Administratrix of The Estate of John Kozlowski, Deceased, Appellant, v. City of Amsterdam, Respondent

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

May 9, 1985


Weiss, J.

On November 19, 1978, plaintiff's intestate, John Kozlowski, was arrested by the City of Amsterdam Police for driving while intoxicated. While in custody, decedent hung himself in his cell utilizing his socks as a ligature. Plaintiff, as administratrix of her husband's estate, commenced the instant action for wrongful death charging defendant with negligent supervision of decedent. At trial, plaintiff...

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