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Von Essen v. New York City Civil Service Commission
Firefighter Is Limited, in Seeking Judicial Review Of �15-113 Punishment, to Article 78 RemediesN.Y. Courts Split on Privacy Act's Effect on Discovery
Privacy provisions in the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act do not bar defense lawyers from informally interviewing doctors who have treated medical malpractice plaintiffs after discovery has ended, a Manhattan Supreme Court justice has ruled. Prior to the 2003 effective date of the privacy provisions, New York law was clear that lawyers could conduct the ex parte interviews. Now, judges in the state are split on whether the practice may continue.N.Y. Contractors Battle Over 9/11 Insurance Claims
The ongoing court battle pitting more than 8,000 workers who worked in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks against the World Trade Center Captive Insurance Co. is at a standstill after initial discovery, and awaits New York federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein's decision on Captive's immunity defense. If successful, Captive's insureds -- the construction companies, the city of New York and others -- would not be liable for damages, despite the fact that Congress set aside money for such claims.Notice Requirement Waived in Over 200 Suits Claiming Injuries From 9/11 Efforts
More than 200 lawsuits filed against New York City by people who allegedly suffered injuries when exposed to toxics during 9/11 rescue-and-cleaning efforts will go forward following a Manhattan judge's decision to allow late claim notices. Attorneys for the petitioners argued that the majority of their clients did not realize until long after the 90-day period to file a notice of claim had expired that their symptoms might be related to the noxious atmosphere surrounding Ground Zero.Trial Commences Over 1993 World Trade Center Bombing
Twelve years after a bomb in the World Trade Center garage killed six people and injured more than 1,000, opening statements in a negligence suit against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey took place Monday. The plaintiffs -- survivors and the families of the dead -- claim the Port Authority kept the underground parking area open and unprotected despite numerous warnings. Defense counsel emphasized that before the 1993 bombing, foreign terrorists had never attacked within the United States.Jurors Ponder Liability for 1993 WTC Bombing
After 12 years of legal wrangling and a month-long trial, six jurors in Manhattan were asked Tuesday to decide whether the Port Authority should be held liable for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing that killed six people and injured more than 1,000. The Port Authority defense argued that terrorists were responsible, while the plaintiffs' lawyer urged jurors to consider that the trial was about an agency that was repeatedly warned of security threats but failed to act.TRENDING STORIES
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