Monroe Supreme Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Holding That A Plaintiff Can Bring a Child Victims Act Cause of Action Under a Theory of Premises Liability
Written by: Eve Soldatos, Esq. Edited by: Nicole A. Callahan, Esq. Plaintiff brought an action against Churchville-Chili Central School District (“CCCSD”) claiming that an employed teacher and coach of CCCSD engaged in sexual contact with
Young v. 1530 Rosedale Partners, LLC, et al. – Plaintiff Not Required to Show Freedom From Comparative Negligence In Addition to Establishing Defendant’s Negligence on Summary Judgment
Written by: Eve Soldatos, Esq. Edited by: Nicole A. Callahan, Esq. In this Bronx-venued Supreme Court action, plaintiff, who is blind, alleges that she lost her balance while walking down the staircase from her third-floor apartment and when she
Hospital and Healthcare Associations File Amicus Brief in COVID Nursing Home Suit
Written by: Eve Soldatos, Esq. and Kyle A. Schiedo, Esq. Edited by: Nicole A. Callahan, Esq. On June 5, 2020, plaintiff Vivian Rivera-Zayas brought an action in Kings County Supreme Court against Long Island nursing home Our Lady of Consolation
Texas Enacts Law Providing COVID-19 Civil Immunity to Physicians, Health Care Providers, and First Responders
Author: Eve Soldatos, Esq. On June 14, 2021, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 6 into law, amending the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding Section 74.155. The new section, 74.155(b) states that except in cases of reckless conduct or in
New York State Senate Passes Adult Survivors Act For Victims of Sexual Assault
Author: Eve Soldatos, Esq. Editor: Nicole Callahan, Esq. On June 3, 2021, the New York State Senate passed Senate Bill S66, also known as the Adult Survivors Act. The Act would amend the civil practice law and rules in relation to the statute of