HIGGINS v. NYCHA


182 Misc.2d 728 (1999)

702 N.Y.S.2d 502

BARBARA HIGGINS, Plaintiff, v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY et al., Defendants. (And Seven Other Actions.)

Civil Court, Kings County.

October 6, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barbara Higgins, plaintiff pro se.

Patricia Swindell, plaintiff pro se.

Jackalyn Gibbs, plaintiff pro se.

Mark Zemlik, New York City, for New York City Housing Authority, defendant.

Eva Martinez, New York City, for Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., defendant.


OPINION OF THE COURT

DEBRA SILBER, J.

Can it be that Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Ed or Con Edison) is completely insulated from liability for property damage claims brought by residents of public housing because such residents do not have accounts with Con Ed as their electrical service is included in their rent? This proposition was set forth on September 9, 1999 in a case that arose when, after a power failure in the wee morning...

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