Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The Supreme Court properly granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint. A municipal entity "is not liable for the negligent performance of a governmental function unless there existed `a special duty to the injured person, in contrast to a general duty owed to the public'" (Metz v State of New York,
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.