B of A settles $75 million Merrill Lynch employees’ ERISA class-action lawsuit. New York, NY (NewYorkInjuryNews.Com)–Lawyers for the plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Merrill Lynch & Company alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), in federal court in November 2007. Lawyers for the wronged employees announced the settlement agreement, which was endorsed […]
Gunman fires on American Civic Association immigration services center in Binghamton. As reported by various news services including the Associated Press (AP), New York Times, and the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin, a lone gunman barricaded the backdoor, of the American Civic Association in Binghamton with his car this morning. As the situation is still […]
During the winter months, many motor vehicle accidents occur on New York’s roadways because of the accumulation of snow, ice, slush and rain. Drivers are expected to operate their motor vehicles with full consideration of changing weather and road conditions. Rear end collisions are common during inclimate weather. In New York, a rear end collision […]
In this informative article, Robert Sullivan, Esq., a New York medical malpractice attorney, explains that a skilled anesthesiologist is just as important as a good surgeon for the successful outcome of an operation. When a patient undergoes surgery, a primary concern is often the reputation of the hospital and the expertise of the surgeon. The […]
In this revealing article, Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. explains how New York State’s highest court tackles the issue of vicarious liability, a legal doctrine that holds one party responsible for the negligence of a second party, in the context of businesses and motor vehicle accidents. In an earlier article, I explained how a business that […]
When No-Fault Insurance is Not Enough – In this article, New York lawyer Christopher T. McGrath explains that not all victims of motor vehicle accidents necessarily have a legal claim. New York’s “threshold” requirements for these types of cases mean that only “serious injury” claims may be pursued. Mr. McGrath describes how the law defines […]
