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This case involves multiple actions stemming from a March 8, 2001, motor vehicle collision between a jury bus driven by New York State court officer Ludwicki and a vehicle owned by Bergren. The Commissioner of Jurors of Kings County owns the jury bus. Defendant Commissioner of Jurors moved to dismiss all actions against him, arguing that as a state official, actions for monetary damages should be brought in the Court of Claims. The motion also sought to dismiss plaintiff Boles's action (Action No. 2) against defendant Ludwicki, asserting it is barred by the Workers' Compensation Law. The court granted both branches of the motion, ruling that the Commissioner of Jurors is a state official and claims against him in his official capacity must be heard in the Court of Claims, and that Boles's sole remedy against Ludwicki, a coworker, is under the Workers' Compensation Law.
Derrick v. Bergren is a workers' compensation case decided in New York Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in New York Supreme Court.
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This case involves multiple actions stemming from a March 8, 2001, motor vehicle collision between a jury bus driven by New York State court officer Ludwicki and a vehicle owned by Bergren. The Commissioner of Jurors of Kings County owns the jury bus. Defendant Commissioner of Jurors moved to dismiss all actions against him, arguing that as a state official, actions for monetary damages should be brought in the Court of Claims. The motion also sought to dismiss plaintiff Boles's action (Action No. 2) against defendant Ludwicki, asserting it is barred by the Workers' Compensation Law. The court granted both branches of the motion, ruling that the Commissioner of Jurors is a state official and claims against him in his official capacity must be heard in the Court of Claims, and that Boles's sole remedy against Ludwicki, a coworker, is under the Workers' Compensation Law.
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