by Principle | Mar 19, 2022 | Business Litigation, Litigation, New York Personal Injury Attorney
The Second Department issued a decision this week in the case Jones v Westchester County, ___AD3d___, 2022 NY Slip Op 01774 (2022), an appeal handled by Peter Yoars of-counsel for the defendant.[1] In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the defendant...
by Principle | Apr 9, 2020 | Coronavirus, COVID-19, Litigation, New York, New York City, News
Given the suspension of civil statutes of limitation under the Governor’s executive order 202.8, the New York State (NYS) courts issued an administrative order (AO/78/20) directing that the courts will not accept any filings, either hard-copy or e-filed, that are NOT...
by Principle | Nov 15, 2019 | Construction Accidents, Construction Law Attorney, Litigation, New York
Unfortunately, accidents are an anticipated part of construction projects. Usually, the immediate aftermath of the accident is the crucial moment in gathering evidence that will help defend and limit a construction party’s exposure in potential litigation....
by Principle | Mar 30, 2019 | Litigation
It is an interesting question and probably asked more than lawyers know. To start, New York State Unified Court System’s glossary defines “litigation” as “a court case or lawsuit. The people involved in lawsuits (plaintiffs and defendants) are called...
