Trishe Hynes Wins A Pre-Answer Motion To Dismiss A Wrongful Death Action
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Congratulations go out to Trishe Hynes whose pre-Answer motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s wrongful death Complaint was granted. This was a tragic case where the infant-claimant, who drowned in pool in Erie County. Her estate made a claim of negligent supervision against the insureds who were her foster parents. The Judge dismissed the matter stating that a foster parents have no duty of care for negligent supervision of a child. Estate of Catalina Torres v. County of Erie, et. al., Supreme Court Erie, Index No.: 809207/25.