A lawsuit against the State of New York may only be filed in the Court of Claims. New York appellate decisions for personal injury and malpractice cases from June 3, 2024 to June 7, 2024.Municipalities can be held liable if they breach their standard of care and cause people to be injured. Learn what a municipality liability case involves. School boards may be held liable for negligent hiring or retention of employees who end up injuring a third party. If a student intentionally trips another student and causes harm, it could be considered a breach of the duty of care the school owes its students. A school safety expert presents a systematic process to guide attorneys when assessing student injury liability as the result of negligent supervision. Dedicated to ensuring the safety of children in Suffolk and Nassau Counties and across Long Island. In most situations where a child suffers harm on school property, the responsible party is often the supervisor or teacher. Needs of the Nassau County School System.