Holmes v. Simpson — 64 N.Y.2d 678

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In the Matter of Bobbie H. Holmes, Respondent, v John D. Simpson, Individually and as President of the New York City Transit Authority, Appellant.

Argued November 16, 1984;

decided December 13, 1984

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APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL

Steven S. Efron, Robert A. Rifkin and Richard K. Bernard for appellant.

Christopher Harold and John R. Harold for respondent.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Judgment appealed from and order of the Appellate Division brought up for review reversed, with costs, and determination of appellant confirmed for reasons stated in the dissenting memorandum of Justice Leon D. Lazer at the Appellate Division ( 96 AD2d 502 , 504-505).

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