Defendants Beware: Second Department Strictly Interprets Necessity to Plead Lack of Personal Jurisdiction As First Move. SDG LAWDecember 16, 2019
Res Ipsa Loquitor - The Thing Speaks for Itself: Elevator Malfunction Might Preclude Summary Judgment SDG LAWNovember 15, 2019
Defendant Meets Burden on Motion for Summary Judgment Because of Insufficient Allegations in Bill of Particulars SDG LAWOctober 15, 2019Smith, Dominelli & Guetti LLC
Second Departments hold Legal Documents, Insurer’s File, and Legal Bills Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege or Conditional Immunity SDG LAWMay 1, 2019
Third Department: Insurer Unable to Disclaim Coverage for Injuries Sustained by Victim of Intentional Assault SDG LAWApril 5, 2019
Plaintiff in a Storm in Progress Legal Malpractice Action Must Prove Success in Underlying Action SDG LAWMarch 4, 2019
Third Department: Owner of Land Adjacent to Parcel Subject to “Forever Wild” Covenant Does Not Have Standing to Enforce SDG LAWFebruary 28, 2019
Third Department Issues Another Decision on Extension of Statute of Limitations in Lead Paint Action SDG LAWFebruary 12, 2019
First Department Grants Summary Judgment to Plaintiff in Premises Liability Action; Open and Obvious Nature of Condition Does Not Preclude Granting Relief SDG LAWJanuary 7, 2019