Appellate Division, First Department · October 8, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05859
M.P. v Cosby
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05859
Holding The court reversed the lower court’s denial of a motion to dismiss, holding that the plaintiff failed to state a claim for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision against the employer. The complaint did not allege that the employer’s property or resources were used to commit the tortious acts, but rather only to facilitate the initial meeting and grooming process.
The court’s words
it is simply not enough to sustain the negligent hiring, retention and supervision claim against CW
2026 NY Slip Op 05859, at the official text
the bare allegations that Cosby met with plaintiff at CW's television studio and used his status as the star of a CW-produced television show to impress her
2026 NY Slip Op 05859, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 8, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05859 |
| Area of law | Personal Injury and Negligence |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05859 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1079 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, M.P. v Cosby, 2026 NY Slip Op 05859 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 8, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05859/
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