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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 »
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 »
