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George v. New York City Transit Authority

United States District Court, E.D. New York
Sep 16, 2008
04 CV 3263 (RJD) (MDG) (E.D.N.Y. Sep. 16, 2008)

Summary

noting that "[a]cts of workplace harassment and other intentional torts are generally not considered conduct within the scope of employment since they are often motivated by personal reasons"

Summary of this case from Bielski v. Green

Opinion

04 CV 3263 (RJD) (MDG).

September 16, 2008


ORDER


On August 21, 2008, Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go recommended that the Court deny defendant Charles Bartelli's motion to compel defendant New York City Transit Authority to provide for his defense in this action. Objections to this Report Recommendation were due on September 10, 2008. No objections have been filed.

The Court therefore adopts Magistrate Judge Go's Report Recommendation in its entirety.

SO ORDERED.


Summaries of

George v. New York City Transit Authority

United States District Court, E.D. New York
Sep 16, 2008
04 CV 3263 (RJD) (MDG) (E.D.N.Y. Sep. 16, 2008)

noting that "[a]cts of workplace harassment and other intentional torts are generally not considered conduct within the scope of employment since they are often motivated by personal reasons"

Summary of this case from Bielski v. Green
Case details for

George v. New York City Transit Authority

Case Details

Full title:MATHEN GEORGE, Plaintiff, v. NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY and CHARLES…

Court:United States District Court, E.D. New York

Date published: Sep 16, 2008

Citations

04 CV 3263 (RJD) (MDG) (E.D.N.Y. Sep. 16, 2008)

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