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January 24, 2026 by mjpospis

Don’t Let Winter Wonderland Turn into a Winter Woe-land: A NYC Personal Injury Lawyer’s Take on Snow and Ice

As NYC braces for the impending blizzard, it’s important to keep in mind best practices for remaining safe and avoiding slips and falls on snow and ice. New York City winters are no joke. We get everything from light dustings to full-blown blizzards. And with every storm comes the responsibility of property owners – whether…

Ice Cream Slip/Fall Case Survives Summary Judgment

In Cruz v. Perspolis Realty LLC, 2019 NY Slip Op 01531 (App. Div. 1st Dept. March 5, 2019) – a slip-and-fall case – the court reversed the lower court’s order granting summary judgment to defendants. The court explained: Triable issues of fact exist in this action where plaintiff was injured when, while descending the interior…

Slip/Fall Case Survives Summary Judgment; Court Cites Porter’s Failure to Mop the Area Despite Noticing it Was Wet

In Sager v. Waldo Gardens, Inc., 2018 NY Slip Op 07359 (App. Div. 1st Dept. Nov. 1, 2018) – a personal injury slip-and-fall case – the court affirmed the lower court’s denial of summary judgment to the defendant. The outcome, like so many cases of this type, turned on the often difficult-to-prove issue of constructive notice. From…