DOUGLAS v. COUNTY OF OSWEGO


151 Misc.2d 239 (1991)

James L. Douglas et al., Plaintiffs, v. County of Oswego, Defendant.

Supreme Court, Oswego County.

June 19, 1991


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Petrone & Petrone, P. C. (James P. Godemann of counsel), for defendant. Andrew F. Plasse for plaintiffs.


ROBERT G. HURLBUTT, J.

Defendant moves for summary judgment dismissing plaintiffs' complaint upon the ground that the action is founded upon negligence in connection with James Douglas' incarceration at the Oswego County Jail, and that since the county cannot be liable for the actions of the Sheriff or his employees, there must be a dismissal. Plaintiffs oppose the motion, asserting that their claim against...

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