Justice Errs in Excluding Defendant's Affidavits, but No Summary Judgment Due

A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a personal injury suit was not entitled to summary judgment on an exclusive remedy defense, even though the trial justice erred in excluding its supporting affidavits. Case: Buffington v. Catholic School Region of Northwest and Southwest Bronx, No. 25761/15E, 10/05/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Steven Buffington filed suit against the Catholic School Region of Northwest and Southwest Bronx, asserting he had suffered injuries at one of its schools. Catholic School moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, a...