Quinn v. Nadler Bros. — 59 N.Y.2d 914

Majority

p. 914

Edward J. Quinn et al., Appellants, v Nadler Bros., Inc., Defendant, and City of Amsterdam, Respondent.

Decided June 16, 1983

p. 915

APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL

Richard A. Insogna for appellants.

Myron Komar for respondent.

OPINION OF THE COURT

On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order affirmed, with costs. The City of Amsterdam has no special duty to its fire fighters for its failure to enforce city ordinances designed to protect the general public from health, safety and fire hazards (see O’Connor v City of New York, 58 NY2d 184 ; Sanchez v Village of Liberty, 42 NY2d 878 ; Motyka v City of Amsterdam, 15 NY2d 134 ).

Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Jones, Wachtler, Meyer and Simons.

Cases cited

O'Connor v. City of New York 58 NY2d 184 N.Y. 1983-02-23 p. 915
Antonucci v. Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District 42 NY2d 878 N.Y. 1977-06-09 p. 915
Motyka v. City of Amsterdam 15 NY2d 134 N.Y. 1965-01-14 p. 915