AVINS v. FEDERATION EMPLOYMENT AND GUIDANCE SERVICE, INC.

1451.

67 A.D.3d 505 (2009)

889 N.Y.S.2d 34

2009 NY Slip Op 08156

JON AVINS et al., Respondents, v. FEDERATION EMPLOYMENT AND GUIDANCE SERVICE, INC., Doing Business as FEGS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM and Another, Appellant.

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

Decided November 12, 2009.


Plaintiffs seek to hold defendant (FEGS) liable for a vicious and motiveless knife attack committed by a third person, Derr, against their then 10-month old daughter. At the time of the attack, Derr, who had a history of mental illness, resided in an apartment near plaintiffs' home that was leased and operated by FEGS pursuant to a contract with the State to provide housing and support services to individuals with a history of mental illness. A prior complaint based on the...

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