May 2, 2022

A cause of action for negligent hiring and retention.

The plaintiff must allege that the employer knew of its employee's harmful propensities, that it failed to take necessary action, and that this failure caused damage to others. The cause of action does not have to be pleaded with specificity.

Waterbury v. New York City Ballet, Inc., NY Slip Op 02890 (1st Dep't April 28, 2022)

Here is the decision.