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When the Bus Stops, Does Liability Start? New York Appellate Division, Third Department Affirms Summary Judgment Denial in Pedestrian Injury Case
Read more: When the Bus Stops, Does Liability Start? New York Appellate Division, Third Department Affirms Summary Judgment Denial in Pedestrian Injury CaseA New York court refused to dismiss claims against municipal transit authority after a passenger was struck crossing the street post-drop-off. The ruling underscores how common carriers can face liability for allegedly unsafe drop-off locations.
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Jury Verdict Sheets – The New York Appellate Division, Second Department Sets Aside a Verdict Based on a Faulty Verdict Sheet
Read more: Jury Verdict Sheets – The New York Appellate Division, Second Department Sets Aside a Verdict Based on a Faulty Verdict SheetThe Appellate Division reversed a jury’s liability verdict against a diner due to the trial court’s failure to properly instruct the jury on whether a security guard acted within his employment scope. This omission significantly impacted liability assessment, requiring a new trial.
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Key Decision New York Appellate Decision: Timely Notice Required to Preserve Additional Insured Coverage
Read more: Key Decision New York Appellate Decision: Timely Notice Required to Preserve Additional Insured CoverageThe Appellate Division, First Department held that insurer had no duty to defend or indemnify a tendering party due to late notice of a personal injury claim. The court found the delay materially prejudiced the insurer and shifted the burden to the tendering party under Insurance Law § 3420(c)(2)(A)(ii)..
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New York Commercial Division of Supreme Court Formalizes Process for Amicus Curiae Briefs
Read more: New York Commercial Division of Supreme Court Formalizes Process for Amicus Curiae BriefsEffective July 7, 2025, New York’s Commercial Division will allow formal amicus curiae briefs in complex business cases—giving non-parties a clear voice in high-stakes litigation. This new rule enhances predictability and opens the door for strategic third-party input.
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New York Appellate Division, First Department Addresses Expert Witnesses in Emergency Medical Malpractice: Key Insights for Claims Adjusters and Risk Managers in Hospital and EMT Cases
Read more: New York Appellate Division, First Department Addresses Expert Witnesses in Emergency Medical Malpractice: Key Insights for Claims Adjusters and Risk Managers in Hospital and EMT CasesThis blog post examines a recent medical malpractice case where EMTs were cleared of negligence in the transport and treatment of a decedent. Claims adjusters and risk managers will gain valuable insight into the importance of expert testimony in defending against medical malpractice claims.
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Late Expert Disclosure Dooms Medical Malpractice Claim: Lessons from the Third Department.
Read more: Late Expert Disclosure Dooms Medical Malpractice Claim: Lessons from the Third Department.A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a medical malpractice and wrongful death case after the plaintiff failed to timely disclose a second expert witness. The ruling reinforces the importance of meeting expert disclosure deadlines for claims professionals managing high-stakes litigation.
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What’s Changing in New York Civil Law
Track the developments most likely to affect exposure analysis, motion practice, settlement posture, and appellate strategy.
Labor Law Trends
Key rulings shaping owner and contractor exposure under §§ 240(1) and 241(6).
- Scaffold / elevation claims
- Sole proximate cause
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Insurance Coverage Trends
Coverage trends affecting transfer opportunities, indemnity risk, and claim value.
- Additional Insured & Priority Fights
- Anti-Subrogation
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Discovery & Evidence Trends
Rulings impacting admissibility, expert use, and litigation positioning.
- Spoliation & Missing Evidence
- Expert Disclosure & Preclusion Risk
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Jury Verdicts & Settlements Trends
Verdict and settlement trends driving valuation and reserve strategy.
- Runaway Verdicts & Venue Sensitivity
- High/Low Agreements & Pre-Verdict Settlements
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Reinforces strict application of prior written notice requirements in municipal law.
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