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Defendant Denied Summary Judgment on Punitive Damages for Failure to Provide Case-Specific Support
Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County – Plaintiff Kevin Burns filed an asbestos-related lawsuit against numerous defendants, including Burnham, testifying that while he worked as a plumber he was exposed to asbestos insulation and rope from the removal and installation of Burnham boilers from approximately 1958 to the early 1980s….By: Goldberg Segalla
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NY Court Reversed Denial of Summary Judgment to Vehicle Manufacturer/Distributor, Finding They Made Prima Facie Case Showing They Were Not Vicariously Liable for Actions of Franchisee Dealership and That Plaintiff Did Not Raise Triable Issue of Fact
Caceres v. Toyota Motor North America, Inc. –N.Y.S. 3d —(N.Y. App. Div. 2d Dept. 2023) – The plaintiff brought a personal injury action against a vehicle dealership, a manufacturer and a distributor based on injuries allegedly sustained when the front driver’s-side wheel fell off shortly after the vehicle was serviced at the franchisee dealership. The…
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Zelensky Tells U.N. Security Council It’s Useless While Russia Has a Veto
The Ukrainian president joined many world leaders in calling for changes at the Security Council, where five permanent members wield veto power — a high barrier to taking action.
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Biden and Netanyahu Meet to Try to Soothe Tensions, With Some Success
The president put aside his frustrations with the Israeli prime minister over his “extremist” government to focus on issues of mutual interest, like Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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Navigating a Perilous Mountain Pass After Morocco’s Devastating Earthquake
A stretch of lonely road across Morocco’s Atlas Mountains has long been known for its stunning views and perilous turns. After the earthquake, it became a lifeline for dozens of destroyed villages.
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Russia-Ukraine War: Grain Tensions Escalate Between Ukraine and Staunch Ally Poland
Both have taken retaliatory measures after Poland and two other Eastern European nations said they would defy an E.U. decision to end a ban on the import of Ukrainian grain. The dispute could threaten Europe’s cohesive support for Ukraine.
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U.N. General Assembly: Zelensky Criticizes the U.N. and Presents Peace Plan to End the War
Speaking before the Security Council, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said Russia should lose its veto power. The Russian foreign minister later suggested that the U.S. could “command” Kyiv to negotiate with Moscow.
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Heading Upstairs With Roy Lichtenstein
“Bauhaus Stairway Mural: The Large Version,” created by the artist for a Beverly Hills building, was rejected by its new tenant. It’s New York’s temporary gain.
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The Continental: From the World of John Wick
“The Continental: From the World of John Wick” is an easy watch for fans who want just a little more “John Wick” in their lives, especially as we await the possible announcement of a fifth Wick movie, and the Ana de Armas-starring spin-off next year, Len Wiseman’s “Ballerina.” But check your expectations at the door:…
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The Henry Ford Carver-Carson Moveable Feast Dinner Launches School Lunch Initiative
This past week, I had the privilege of attending the Carver-Carson Society’s Moveable Feast dinner held in Detroit’s Greenfield Village, where Patricia Mooradian, President and CEO of The Henry Ford, announced a Farm to School Lunch Across America program and an endowment for Henry Ford Academy’s locally-sourced farm to school lunches. The Society is named after the…
