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2003

Fordham Urban Law Journal

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Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields Jan 2003

Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This article discusses and summarized the recent decisions by the New York State Court of Appeals and other appellate courts that will alter or greatly impact future tort litigation, especially with regard to municipal liability. The article addresses time limitations for filing claims against the state, the "serious injury" standard under insurance law, the case of Rangolan v. County of Nassau.


Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields Jan 2003

Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This article discusses and summarized the recent decisions by the New York State Court of Appeals and other appellate courts that will alter or greatly impact future tort litigation, especially with regard to municipal liability. The article addresses time limitations for filing claims against the state, the "serious injury" standard under insurance law, the case of Rangolan v. County of Nassau.