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A security guard is asked by a cashier to help bring down an item from a tall shelf. He agrees, skips using a ladder, and gets hurt. He...

In Tobon v. Turner Constr. Co. (2026), decided in August, the Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed the lower court's grant of...

In Digangi v New York City Sch. Constr. Auth. (2026), the plaintiff slipped on an icy step while exiting the cockpit of a compact track...

On August 6, 2026, Judge Walter M. Spader, Jr. of the Judicial District of Ansonia/Milford Superior Court in Connecticut issued its own...

When the injured worker is the only witness to his own fall and the record holds two versions of it, based on credible evidence, he does...

In 2024, the California Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled that where a party fails to respond timely to requests for admission,...

There is no shortage of decisions to be made when starting a new business. From choosing the right location to hiring the right...

A falling worker and an engaged safety harness do not automatically equal liability. In Neto v Buddies Bro, LLC (2026), the Appellate...

Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage is often misunderstood—not because it is overly complex, but because its practical application...

A recent First Department decision is a useful reminder for defense counsel and carriers about the leverage a missing witness charge can...

The New York State Unified Court System has adopted a new rule, Part 161, regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") by...

The New York Court of Appeals recently issued its decision in Mann v. Mezuyon, LLC, resolving a longstanding split among the Appellate...