Josh H Kardisch

Josh H Kardisch

March 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Sexual Assault: Is There Coverage for That?

Until recently, the law in New York and elsewhere seemed settled that sexual assault can never be an “accident.” The New York Court of Appeals, however, has called the holdings in those cases into question. Thus, it is possible that coverage may exist for sexual abuse and other intentional torts even when a policy's definition of “occurrence” requires an “accident.”

By Florina Altshiler and Josh H. Kardisch

16 minute read

June 17, 2004 | New York Law Journal

New York City's New Lead Law

Josh H. Kardisch, a partner with Kardisch, Link & Associates, writes the onus is now on the multiple-dwelling owner to investigate apartments for lead-based paint hazards.

By Josh H. Kardisch

8 minute read

February 05, 2002 | New York Law Journal

Outside Counsel

New York law has always adjudged the notice issue and a property owner`s liability for a child`s exposure to lead differently depending upon the size and the location of the subject premises. In an ostensible effort to create uniformity and ease the plaintiff`s burden, the Court of Appeals issued a consolidated decision on Nov. 15, 2001, in two Third Department lead cases.

By Josh H. Kardisch

10 minute read


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