Louis Grandelli, P.C. Wins Appeal Expanding Employer’s Liability for Employee’s Negligence
Ari R. Lieberman, an associate of Louis Grandelli, P.C., recently won an appeal in the case of Hormigas v. Village East Towers, et al., which is precedent-setting in expanding plaintiff’s rights to sue companies for the negligence of its employees. The plaintiff, Gregorio Hormigas, was injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queens when he was…
Crazy Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist, Car, Pedestrian & Building In One Accident
Earlier this week, an New York City cabbie caused mayhem when his taxi hit a bicyclist, an SUV, a pedestrian in the crosswalk, and a building, all at the intersection of 1st Avenue and 33rd Street in Manhattan. The impatient hack was speeding up and trying to move around the cars in front of him,…
50 Car Pile Up in Pennsylvania a Reminder of Dangers of Winter-Time Driving
Earlier this month, on a Saturday morning, multiple fatalities were reported as a result of a massive 50 car pile up on Interstate 78 in Central Pennsylvania. As a result of the accident, cars and trucks were tangled together across three lanes and the snow-covered median. This accident serves as a reminder of the unique…
Falling Concrete Severely Injures New York City Construction Worker
On February 7, 2016, a construction worker was severely injured when a chunk of concrete fell on his on head. At the time of the accident, the worker was engaged in a demolition projection the 20th floor of 317 Madison Avenue. Construction workers are often asked to work at heights and under conditions that can…
Crane Collapse In Lower Manhattan Kills 1, Injures 2
At approximately 8:24 this morning, a construction crane collapsed at 40 Worth Street in downtown Manhattan. Early reports state that one person was killed and two people were injured during the collapse. The crane, which stood 15 to 18 stories high, was being used to swing a wrecking ball when it fell to the ground…
Plaintiff Withdraws GM Ignition Switch Case After Getting Caught in a Lie
The GM ignition key switch case took an unexpected turn last week when the lead plaintiff, Robert Schuer, withdrew his case. The decision comes on the eve of trial after accusations that Mr. Schuer and his wife had lied in Court. Mr. Schuer had claimed that as a result of an accident, in which his…
US Government and Auto Industry To Announce Agreement On New Safety Measures
The U.S. government and a group of auto manufacturers will be unveiling a voluntary agreement at the Detroit auto show today in an attempt to improve auto safety standards and create changes within auto companies to ensure safety remains a top priority in the manufacturing of vehicles. The agreement comes after a record year in…
Your FaceBook Posts Can Be Used Against You In A Court of Law
The increasing reliance on technology and use of social media in today’s society creates a new frontier of discovery and evidence in personal injury lawsuits. The ability to post and communicate about one’s daily activities provides a platform for defendants to assess the veracity of a plaintiff’s claims. The question for a court is ultimately…
Fatal Collapse at Hotel Construction Site
Earlier today, at approximately 10:38 a.m., a building on West 38th Street collapsed, killing one and seriously injuring another. A man who was working on the next door building at the time of the accident stated that the ceiling caved in on the top two floors and that “the guy in charge was screaming for…
City Pays $138 Million To Settle Pothole Injury Suits
The City of New York is experiencing the growing and increasingly expensive problem of potholes. The potholes create a hazard to pedestrians and often give rise to costly litigation, requiring the City to pay a high aggregate sum to settle the growing number of lawsuits due to pothole related injuries. Over the past six years,…
