Today the New York State Unified Court System celebrates Lincoln’s birthday. Those of you who are fans of the television comedy The Odd Couple may remember Oscar and Felix as contestants on the game show Password. The word was “gravy”. Betty White went first with the...
New York City Liability Defense Legal Blog
Defending against pharmacy medication error claims
New York pharmacy owners and pharmacists know they serve an important role for their patients. In addition to preparing and dispensing medications that their patients need, they have a duty to provide their patients with accurate and vital information medications, how...
What’s it Worth? March 22, 2022
It’s March and the Madness is on. St. Peter’s University, formerly known to those who hailed from Jersey City, New Jersey as the “College on the Boulevard” is in the Sweet Sixteen having defeated basketball royalty in the University of Kentucky and 31-3 Ohio Valley...
Can you raise and open and obvious defense in your case?
When it comes to premises liability, property owners carry a big responsibility. If you’ve invited people onto your property, such as when customers enter a store, then you have a legal duty to protect those individuals from unreasonable risk of harm raised by...
What’s it Worth? March 4, 2022
Times are hard. The war in Ukraine is contrary to our concept of freedom and democracy. Before taking a look at this week’s cases we compliment Saturday Night Live on its cold open on February 26, 2022 in support of the citizens of Ukraine. DAMON SIMS V. BRONX...
What are some common premises liability defenses?
Retail companies often face premises liability lawsuits filed by customers who have suffered slip-and-fall injuries while shopping at their stores. However, just because an injury occurred on store grounds does not mean that store owners should be held liable for...
Resolving liability claims out of the courtroom
When large retailers in New York or franchisors are facing a lawsuit, it can be particularly draining on the company, especially as the bad publicity drives customers away. Consumer relations may sour when a client makes claims of misrepresentation or false...
Defending against a store slip and fall
Store owners have many responsibilities, including ordering supplies, paying their staff members and performing general maintenance. If a person falls in a store and brings a claim for compensation against the owner, it can be difficult to know what to do next....
What needs to be proven in a slip and fall claim?
To prevail in a slip and fall claim, the individual bringing the claim must prove certain elements for the accused property owner or possessor to be liable. If they fail to do so, the property owner or possessor may not be considered liable which is why property...
What’s it Worth? January 25, 2022
What a game! How can the game end without giving Josh Allen the ball? Change the rule!! If you don’t know what I am talking about, I apologize but you missed an epic battle between 2 exceptional talents. As one of my daughters said immediately following the game, “I...