New York Court of Appeals

Margaret Groninger, Appellant v. Village of Mamaroneck, Respondent

June 2, 201117 N.Y.3d 125

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that Village Law § 6‑628 (CPLR 9804) requires prior written notice for defects in publicly owned parking lots because such lots are highways, and the plaintiff failed to show either notice or an applicable exception. The Court also noted a dissent arguing that the majority misinterpreted Walker and the statutory scheme.