New York bill S07234 bars recovery of damages for personal injury from the victim if the injury occurred during the commission of a crime or while.

New York bill S07234 amends the civil practice law and rules to establish a complete bar to recovery of damages for personal injury. Specifically, it prohibits any recovery of damages from the victim or a person acting on behalf of the victim if the injury occurred while the claimant was engaged in the commission of a crime or immediate flight therefrom. This prohibition applies to injuries occurring on or after the effective date of the act.

New York bill S07234 bars recovery of damages for personal injury from the victim if the injury occurred during the commission of a crime or while.

New York bill S07234 amends the civil practice law and rules to establish a complete bar to recovery of damages for personal injury. Specifically, it prohibits any recovery of damages from the victim or a person acting on behalf of the victim if the injury occurred while the claimant was engaged in the commission of a crime or immediate flight therefrom. This prohibition applies to injuries occurring on or after the effective date of the act.