MATTER OF JOHNSTON v. TOWN OF PUTNAM VALLEY POLICE DEP'T


167 A.D.2d 612 (1990)

In the Matter of Rosemarie Johnston, Individually and as Administratrix of The Estate of George V. Johnston, III, Deceased, Appellant, v. Town of Putnam Valley Police Department, Respondent

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

November 1, 1990


Casey, J. P.

Petitioner seeks to recover damages for the wrongful death of her son due to injuries sustained when his motorcycle struck a chain which was stretched across a private roadway in the Town of Putnam Valley, Putnam County. The municipality's liability is based upon allegations that one of respondent's officers was involved in a high-speed chase of petitioner's son, in violation of respondent's rules...

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