In medical malpractice actions against public hospitals and municipal entities in New York, compliance with the notice of claim requirements under General Municipal Law §50-e is […]

In New York, individuals seeking to bring personal injury claims against municipalities must comply with certain procedural requirements before filing a lawsuit. One key requirement is […]

In personal injury litigation, timely compliance with discovery requests is critical. Under New York’s C.P.L.R. §3126, a court may issue a conditional order of preclusion, requiring […]

Under New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), government agencies are required to provide public access to records, with the aim of promoting transparency and accountability. […]

Default judgments are a common tool in New York when a defendant fails to appear or answer a lawsuit. But plaintiffs must follow certain rules—like submitting […]

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) provides New Yorkers with a vital tool to access government records, promoting transparency and accountability. However, FOIL requests are not limitless, […]

In the years following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, New York enacted Article 8–A of the Workers’ Compensation Law to provide both employees and volunteers […]

New York courts continue to emphasize the deference owed to jury verdicts, particularly where credibility issues and competing inferences can be drawn from the evidence. A […]

New York courts have consistently held that issues of comparative fault are often for the trier of fact, particularly where the record contains conflicting testimony. The […]

In Sclafani v. Young Adult Institute, Inc., 240 A.D.3d 816 (App. Div. 2d Dept’ 2025) the Court clarified the duties of programs serving developmentally disabled adults […]

In cases involving personal injuries caused by rented vehicles, vehicle rental or leasing companies have traditionally relied on the Graves Amendment (49 U.S.C. §30106) to shield […]

In medical malpractice cases, a plaintiff generally must commence an action within two years and six months of the alleged negligent act, omission, or failure (C.P.L.R. […]