Crew III, J.P.
In May 1998, claimant, an inmate at Eastern Correctional Facility in Ulster County, was injured while playing a game of paddleball on one of the facility's handball courts. As a consequence, claimant commenced this action against defendant to recover damages for his injuries. Following a bifurcated trial, the Court of Claims granted defendant's motion to dismiss the claim and this appeal ensued.
The evidence at trial reflects that the exercise...
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