Order reversed, on the law, with costs, motion denied, cross motion granted, and complaint dismissed.
The issue is whether the plaintiff was required to serve a notice of claim upon the County of Westchester pursuant to General Municipal Law § 50-e. The defendant argues that since the Sheriff's office was abolished in Westchester County and replaced by a Commissioner/Sheriff of Public Safety Services, he is a county employee who must be indemnified (see
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