Tag Archives: Court of Appeals
Money Talks- NY Court of Appeals Allows the Testimony of a Witness Paid $10,000
In the case of Caldwell v. Cablevision Systems Corp., a woman sued the cable company after trenches built for the company’s cable installation created a hazard. The woman was walking her dog and claimed she was injured when she tripped and fell into one of the trenches. However, the jury ruled against the injured… Read More »
How Much “Medical” is Necessary for Medical Malpractice?
Civil actions utilize various statutes of limitations to assist in judicial efficacy. Generally, the statute of limitations for negligence actions is three years- but there are exceptions. For example, medical malpractice, although technically a negligence action, is bound by a 2 ½ year limit. This difference often leads to judicial wrangling with the definition… Read More »
