In this insightful article, New York trial attorney Vito A Cannavo, Esq. discusses the release of misinformation and how it may result in liability for negligence in a commercial setting under New York law. By Vito A. Cannavo, Esq When can the careless provision of misinformation give rise to liability? Surprisingly, the issue has not […]
In this article, Vito Cannavo Esq., a New York trial attorney experienced in premise liability litigation explains the special duty rule and how this provision can be applied in a municipal liability case. By Vito A Cannavo, Esq. Municipal defendants are prone to argue that they cannot be held liable for “governmental” conduct unless they […]
In this article, New York lawyer Vito Cannavo, Esq. warns patrons of amusement parks and other recreational facilities not to assume that the “boilerplate” release printed on admission tickets bars them from bringing a lawsuit if they suffer injuries. By Vito A. Cannavo, Esq. Many places of public amusement or recreation require the patron to […]
By: Vito A. Cannavo – New York Lawyer – When a municipality undertakes an activity normally performed by a private company, it can be held liable for damage that it causes. This rule can help plaintiffs overcome the requirement of a special relationship, which can be a barrier to recovering against a municipality. Two recent […]
By Vito A. Cannavo, Esq. – New York City Trial lawyer, Vito A. Cannavo, Esq.experienced in municipal and premise liability, educates on the issue of a jury’s determination as to whether a municipality is responsible for a negligent driver in car accident lawsuits. A victim can recover against a municipality for injuries sustained in an automobile […]
By Vito A. Cannavo, Esq. New York City, New York (New York Injury News — New York Injury Lawyers Forum) — Under New York law, a landowner may be liable to a visitor injured on his or her property if a dangerous condition exists that is not open and obvious. In a case entitled Roros […]
By Vito A. Cannavo,Esq. Of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. When a floor is wet and a visitor slips and falls, the owner of the premises may be liable to the injured party under a theory of negligence. It is well established that owners and lessees have a duty to maintain their property […]
Frequently when a personal injury trial gets attention from the press, the media will put a tabloid ‘spin’ on the story to bolster TV ratings and publication sales. The media publicized a recent trial involving injuries to a bicycle rider whom two witnesses stated ran through a red light in Harlem. The case still managed […]
