April 29, 2011

School injuries.

Practice point: To recover damages for failure to provide adequate supervision, plaintiff must demonstrate that the school was on notice, such that a third-party's acts could reasonably have been anticipated.

Students should note that the impulsive act of a fellow student ordinarily will not give rise to a finding of negligence.

Gomez v. Floral Park-Bellrose Union Free School Dist., NY Slip Op 03028 (2d Dept. 2011).


Monday's issue is summary judgment.