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- Albany appeals court hands down pivotal ruling that opens door to Child Victims Act claims of negligent placement against the NY state government.
- Decision broke course from two other appellate courts whose claimants were also represented by Herman Law Firm of Manhattan.
- Legal observer says Third Department decision maintains CVA's legislative intent.
An intermediate New York appeals court on Thursday opened the door for people who came through the juvenile delinquency system to bring Child Victims Act claims of negligent placement against the state government.
The pivotal ruling by Appellate Division, Third Department Justice Sharon A.M. Aarons denied the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ motion to dismiss A.J. v. State of New York, reversing a Court of Claims ruling.
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