HEITMAN v. STATE

510890.

83 A.D.3d 1192 (2011)

921 N.Y.S.2d 369

ANDREW HEITMAN, Appellant, v. STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent.

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

Decided April 7, 2011.


McCARTHY, J.

Claimant was an inmate participating in a shock incarceration program. During a work project where inmates were applying water sealant to the floor of a cabin, claimant leaned his hand against a glass window. The window shattered and his hand went through the glass, cutting him and causing nerve and tendon damage to his arm. Claimant commenced this action alleging that his injuries were the result of defendant's negligence, namely that a drill instructor...

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