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City opposes expert testimony in damages phase
Attorneys for the city of Rochester, now in the damages phase of a federal lawsuit won by a Rochester woman against a police officer, don’t want the plaintiff’s lawyer to […]
Commentary: Embrace these concepts when arguing damages
The objective of a personal injury lawsuit for damages is, primarily, the damages. Yet, in my experience, that’s often the most difficult part of summation for attorneys. “How do you […]
Second Circuit — Damages: Stampf v. Trigg
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Damages Future Emotional Damages — Excessive and Speculative Stampf v. Trigg 11-3225 Judges Katzmann, Leval and Livingston Background: The defendant appealed from […]
Fourth Department — Damages: Reynolds v. State of New York
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Damages Future Medical Expenses — Proximate Cause Reynolds v. State of New York CA 13-00402 Appealed from Court of Claims Background: The claimant commenced an action […]
Fourth Department — Damages: Reynolds v. State of New York
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Damages Future Medical Expenses — Proximate Cause Reynolds v. State of New York CA 13-00402 Appealed from Court of Claims Background: The claimant commenced an action […]
State distributes millions to underpaid workers
During the first six months of 2014, state investigators recovered and disbursed more than $16.4 million in wages, interest and damages to 21,050 workers cheated out of their proper pay […]
COA: Business owner says broker gave bad advice
An Onondaga County businesswoman who claims her insurance coverage was inadequate is seeking damages for lost business, saying she was ill-advised by her broker. She is seeking to have her […]
Man still fights fraternity, tenants over injuries
A Caledonia man left paralyzed more than five years ago after falling from the second-story window during a house party in Brockport is still fighting to recover damages. Bryan Parslow, […]
Court of Appeals — Damages: Lisa Oakes v. Patel, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Damages Additur — Causation Lisa Oakes v. Patel, et al. No. 51 Judge Smith Background: The defendants appealed form a large malpractice judgment against […]
Cop can sue for distress caused by spit in Whopper
A police officer may recover damages for emotional distress allegedly caused by the discovery of phlegm in a Whopper served at a Burger King restaurant, the Washington Supreme Court has […]
Iran, al-Qaida, Taliban told to pay $6B for 9/11
NEW YORK — A federal judge has ordered al-Qaida, the Taliban and Iran to pay $6 billion to relatives of Sept. 11 victims for aiding in the 2001 terror attacks. […]
Steelworker awarded $25M in racial lawsuit
BUFFALO — A federal court jury has awarded $25 million in damages to a western New York steel plant employee who says his bosses failed to stop years of racial […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Anti-Injunction Act: Mutual Fund Opt-Out Plaintiffs v. Calamari
- Fourth Department – Premises liability: Polisoto v. St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church
- Fourth Department – Highway design: Montes v. City of Rochester, et al.
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
Law News
- NY appeals court affirms weapon conviction rejecting illegal stop claims
- Nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Trusts and Estates Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Litigation Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Labor & Employment Law Power List
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