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2 results for: negligence defense

4/23/2026 2:21:51 PM

No Duty to Third Parties: Second Department Dismisses Claim Against Streetlight Contractor

By Brian Greenfield

In an April 8, 2026, decision, the Appellate Division, Second Department, in Weiss v. Fran Corp., 2026 NY Slip Op 02147, reversed the...

4/3/2026 6:30:08 PM

By Brian Taylor

Over the last decade, the implementation of numerous safety mechanisms in vehicles has reduced the number of motor vehicle accidents...