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Immunity Law

Municipal Liability: The Court of Appeals Clarifies Immunity Law

July 8, 2014

When municipalities are sued in tort, two of the most powerful bars to recovery are the public duty principle and the governmental function immunity defense. When these two principles are applicable, the City will not be made to pay compensation even if a City employee had been negligent and caused an injury.

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Tags: City Law Department, Immunity Law, Valdez v. City of New York


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