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Failure to Drive at the Minimum Speed Limit Does Not Necessarily Prove Fault in Car Accident Case
A woman was driving on the Long Island Expressway when another vehicle hit her from the rear. She sued the other driver for personal injuries in the Supreme Court, New York County. The plaintiff moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability and the Court denied the motion. Under CPLR 3212, a summary… Read More »
Where Notice of Claim is Required, Late Notice & Typos Can Jeopardize Your Civil Lawsuit
In Lastihenos v. The Town of North Hempstead, a woman fell and was injured while walking on a sidewalk near Mitch & Toni’s American Bistro in Albertson, NY. In late November 2012, she served notices of claim to the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County. In December 2012, the plaintiff served a notice of… Read More »
Homeowner Accused of Labor Law Violations is Exempt from Liability
In the case of Batzin v. Ferrone, the plaintiff sued after he was injured while renovating the defendant’s East Hampton home. The plaintiff brought claims against the property owner under common law negligence, New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240(1) and 241(6) and New York State Industrial Code. The defendant moved for summary judgment… Read More »
Appellate Division Weighs In On Water Park Personal Injury Case
In the latest ruling on a case that was first filed in 2008, the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Department, reversed a lower court ruling dismissing the plaintiff’s personal injury claims. This means that the plaintiff, who was injured in an accident in 2007, may yet have his day… Read More »
