Probation Officer Can't Maintain Suit for Alleged Training Injury

A New York appellate court ruled that a probation officer could not maintain a tort suit against the members of a sheriff’s office for her alleged injuries from her participation in a training exercise. Case: Rys v. Dubois, No. 2020-06891, 05/03/2023, published. Facts: Samantha Rys worked as an Orange County probation officer. While participating in a tactical training exercise conducted by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Rys claimed that a deputy negligently fired a training gun containing simulated ammunition in close proximity to her, causing hearing damage. Rys receiv...