Reaffirming Standards for Reckless Disregard in Emergency Vehicle Operations: CAMPBELL v. CITY OF ELMIRA Introduction Mark W. CAMPBELL v. CITY OF ELMIRA (84 N.Y.2d 505) is a landmark case decided by...
New York’s Public Policy Supersedes Foreign Indemnification Standards for Punitive Damages: Zurich v. Shearson Introduction The case of Zurich Insurance Company v. Shearson Lehman Hutton, Inc. (84...
Interpretation of "Willful Acts" in Contractual Liability: Insights from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Noble Lowndes International, Inc. Introduction The legal landscape of contract disputes...
Establishing Criteria for Regulatory Takings: MANOCHERIAN v. LENOX HILL HOSPITAL Introduction In the landmark case of Amir Manocherian et al., Doing Business as FAME COMPANY, Appellants, v. Lenox...
Resolving Ambiguities in Insurance Coverage: Insights from Handelsman v. Sea Insurance Company Ltd. Introduction The case of Handelsman et al. v. Sea Insurance Company, Ltd. (85 N.Y.2d 96)...
Enforceability of Assignment of Settlement Proceeds: LEON v. MARTINEZ Introduction Leon et al. v. Martinez, 84 N.Y.2d 83 (1994), is a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals of the State of New...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Verdict Rosario Material Disclosure: Flores v. People of New York Introduction Flores v. People of New York, 84 N.Y.2d 184 (1994), adjudicated by the Court of...
Establishing Standards for Missing Witness Charges When Defense Witnesses May Invoke the Fifth Amendment Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Mark Macana, adjudicated by...
Application of Four-Month Statute of Limitations in Declaratory Judgment Actions Against Governmental Bodies Introduction The case of New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation v. Lorna...
Liability for Negligent Supervision in Educational Settings: MIRAND v. CITY OF NEW YORK Introduction The case of Virna Miranda et al. v. City of New York and Board of Education of the City of New...
Enforceability of Indemnification Clauses in Vehicle Rental Agreements under NY Vehicle and Traffic Law §388 Introduction The case of Barbara J. Morris vs. Snappy Car Rental, Inc. (84 N.Y.2d 21)...
Capacity of Legislatively Created Entities in Judicial Proceedings: Community Board 7 v. Schaffer Introduction The case of Community Board 7 of the Borough of Manhattan v. Richard L. Schaffer...
New Precedent on Prosecutorial Readiness in Felony Indictments: PEOPLE v. ENGLAND Introduction People of the State of New York v. Crystal L. England, 84 N.Y.2d 1 (1994), is a landmark decision by the...
Pollution Exclusions and Personal Injury Endorsements: County of COLUMBIA v. CONTINENTAL INSurance Co. Introduction The case of County of COLUMBIA v. CONTINENTAL INSurance Company et al. (83 N.Y.2d...
Punitive Damages in First-Party Insurance Actions: Insights from Rocanova v. Equitable Life Assurance Society Introduction The landmark decision in Rocanova v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the...
Affirmation of Civil Contempt in McCain et al. v. Dinkins et al.: Establishing Accountability for Non-Compliance with Housing Mandates Introduction The landmark case of Yvonne McCain et al. v. David...
Expansion of Tortious Duty: Servicemaster v. Palka Establishes Liability to Noncontracting Parties Introduction The landmark case of Linda C. Palka v. Servicemaster Management Services Corporation...
Judicial Discretion Upheld in Admitting Alias Evidence: PEOPLE v. WALKER Introduction People of the State of New York v. Alvin Walker (83 N.Y.2d 455), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of the State...
Admissibility of DNA Profiling Evidence: Insights from THE PEOPLE v. GEORGE WESLEY (83 N.Y.2d 417) Introduction THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. GEORGE WESLEY (83 N.Y.2d 417) is a landmark case...
Establishing Probable Cause in Warrantless Arrests: Insights from People v. Yuseff Parris Introduction People v. Yuseff Parris is a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals of the State of New York,...