ELAM v. NEW YORK TRANSIT AUTH.


183 A.D.2d 599 (1992)

Mercedes Elam, Individually and as Administratrix of The Estate of Norman Elam, Deceased, Respondent, v. New York Transit Authority, Appellant

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

May 21, 1992


Plaintiff was seriously injured as a result of a trip and fall on defendant's staircase located inside the 34th Street and Seventh Avenue IRT station. Apparently, plaintiff's right pump shoe became trapped on a step which had a detached metal plate which usually covers the concrete steps. The detached plate exposed an area of broken and crumbled concrete.

Contrary to defendant's argument, sufficient proof existed to establish a prima facie case of negligence against...

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