Tag Archives: Business
Parked Cars and Pit Bulls A Lesson in Liability
As a woman walked by a parked car (parked illegally in a no-parking zone) at a gas station/convenience store, a pit bull stuck its head out an open window and bit the woman on the breast. The injured woman (Reyes) sued the owner’s insurance company (GEICO), which offered to settle the case for $25,000,… Read More »
New Rules Make It Harder to Claim New York No-Fault Insurance Benefits
The Fourth Amendment to 11 NYCRR 65-3, adopted on January 30, took effect earlier this month. This amendment to the New York Code, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) is favorable to the insurance industry, and the effect of this amendment will be to cut down on the number of claims that can be filed for… Read More »
NY Slip and Fall Case Settles Liability when Sidewalk is Separated from Premises by Land Owned by City
Court finds grocery store liable for upkeep of sidewalk, even when unpaved grassy parcel separates them. Generally, the owner of a premises is responsible for compensating victims of slip and fall injuries if the accident is due to improper maintenance of the premises. However, when a slip and fall occurs on a sidewalk, it… Read More »
