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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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New York Expands E-Filing Authority: Chief Administrative Judge May Extend NYSCEF Statewide.
⚖️ Procedural Update | Court Administration | E-Filing 📖 Case & Legislative Update New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation expanding the authority of the Chief Administrative Judge to implement electronic filing (NYSCEF) across additional trial courts throughout the state. The bill — S7524 / A10350 — authorizes the Chief Administrative Judge to institute mandatory or optional e-filing in any New York trial…
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Juror Misconduct Claims Fail to Overturn $4.5 Million Verdict in New York Construction Injury Case
📖 Case Summary: Nunez v. 678 St. Marks Management, LLC In this New York Supreme Court, Kings County decision, the court addressed a post-verdict challenge that frequently arises after large jury awards: whether alleged juror misconduct, raised only through an attorney affirmation recounting a post-trial conversation, is enough to overturn a unanimous verdict. For insurers and…
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New York Court of Appeals Narrows “Integral to the Work” Defense Under Labor Law § 241(6)
📖 Case Summary: Ruisech v Structure Tone Inc. In this New York Court of Appeals decision, the Court further clarified—and narrowed—the “integral to the work” doctrine under Labor Law § 241 (6), reinforcing that defendants bear a heavy burden when seeking dismissal at the summary judgment stage. ⚡️ What Happened: 📝 Court’s Ruling: ✅ Key Legal Takeaways: 🔹 Narrowing of the Integral to the Work…
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Impeachment in New York Civil Law: Proven Convictions vs. Collateral Attacks
Case Summaries: Coakley v New York City Transit Authority Caminiti v Extell McGill v Whitney Museum of American Art Outline: (click on links to advance to the sections) Three recent New York decisions draw a bright line between proper impeachment and impermissible credibility attacks. Together, Caminiti, Coakley, and McGill reinforce a core rule that matters deeply in high-exposure injury cases: only proven, relevant…
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Labor Law § 241(6) and Trip Hazards: First Department Limits Industrial Code § 23-1.7(e)(2) — and Sidesteps “Integral to the Work”
Case Summary: Cioppa v ESRT 112 West 34th Street, L.P. Outline: (click on links to advance to the sections) The Appellate Division, First Department reaffirmed a critical defense principle in Labor Law § 241(6) litigation: not every construction-site trip hazard fits within Industrial Code § 23-1.7(e)(2). Where plywood was deliberately placed as temporary flooring, the Court held…
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Key rulings shaping owner and contractor exposure under §§ 240(1) and 241(6).
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- Sole proximate cause
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Coverage trends affecting transfer opportunities, indemnity risk, and claim value.
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Rulings impacting admissibility, expert use, and litigation positioning.
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