In Dominguez v. 2520 BQE Assoc., LLC, the Appellate Division, First Department recently affirmed the denial of defendant Time Warner Cable’s (TWC) motion for summary judgment. First, the facts: Plaintiff was injured when he slipped and fell on a sheet of ice at the top landing of a four-to-five step staircase as he exited a…
Read More Ice Slip/Fall Case ContinuesIn Xiong Chen v. Weiqi Zhang, the Eastern District of New York recently denied both parties’ motions for summary judgment. Plaintiff worked as a waiter for Andy’s Restaurant in Brooklyn and made $150 per week before tips. There were no records detailing plaintiff’s employment, his weekly work schedule, the hours he worked, or the money he…
Read More Factual Issues Preclude Summary Judgment in Overtime CaseSnow and ice are common culprits in slip-and-fall cases. If you are injured after slipping and falling on snow, ice, or other debris, you may have a claim for damages. In New York City, Section 16-123 of the New York City Administrative Code dictates when landlords and owners (among others) must remove snow, ice and dirt…
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