Valdez v. City of New York

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 2011-10-18

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OPINION OF THE COURT Graffeo, J. After her estranged boyfriend shot her, causing serious injuries, plaintiff Carmen Valdez sued the City of New York for failing to provide her with adequate police protection to prevent the attack. The primary issue before us is whether there was sufficient evidence in the record to establish the existence of a special relationship between Valdez and the police. Because we co…

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