Order unanimously reversed, on the law, without costs, and appellant's motion granted.
Memorandum:
Special Term erred in denying the motion of defendant New York State Electric and Gas Corp. (NYSEG) seeking summary judgment dismissing the complaint. "The rule is well established that a public utility may not be held liable for negligent failure to supply service absent a contractual relationship between plaintiff and the utility (see Moch Co. v Rensselaer...
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