Tag Archives: liability for injury

Does your roommate have a (vicious) dog? Better read this

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Naomi

From the New York Law Journal, by Andrew Denney, June 19, 2015 Housemates of a man whose dogs brutally attacked a 4-year-old boy can be held liable for the child’s injuries because they helped care for and feed the dogs … Continue reading →

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The god problem downs personal injury suit v Appelbee’s

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Naomi

From Lowering the Bar: An appellate court has ruled that “the danger posed by a plate of sizzling hot food [is] self-evident,” thus dooming a New Jersey man’s attempt to sue Applebee’s for burns suffered while bowing his head to … Continue reading →

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Ouch! But why are so many people going to “fitness” clubs?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Naomi

Here’s the story, and it does sound painful: Woman sues Manhattan fitness club for $1M, claims exercise band snapped and blinded her – NY Daily News. But still I have questions, the heaviest one of which is: why do people … Continue reading →

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