In our world of insurance work, we are all aware that above 90% of cases settle before trial. Indeed, some estimate that the number of cases that settle before trial could be greater than 95%....
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Case by Case: Court of Appeals: Out-of-Possession Landlord
By Marc H. Pillinger. In a recent decision, He v. Troon Mgmt., Inc., 2019 WL 5429374 (N.Y. Oct. 24, 2019), the Court of Appeals [reversed the First Department and] held that an out-of-possession...
Case by Case: Auto Policy Held Primary in Construction Accident
By Lawrence N. Rogak. First Mercury Insurance Co. v State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co., 2019 NYSlipOp 51773 (Supreme Court, New York County) (Lebovitz, j) (10/29/2019) In this declaratory judgment...
PMT Holiday Party
WHEN Thursday, December 5th, 2019 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE Ainsworth Social645 9th Ave, New York NY 10036 QUESTIONS Email Jeffrey Millerjmiller@pmtlawfirm.com This is not an...
PMT Announces New Buffalo, NY Location and New Partner, Kenneth A. Krajewski
PMT’s new Buffalo NY office location and new partner combine to enhance service to clients The law firm of Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP is delighted to announce their newest location — the firm’s...
Case by Case: Our Clients Speak
By John J. Tambascia. Sage Advice and Constant Support We who are in this business of defending our clients when they have an accident can become somewhat immune to the reality that when there is an...
PMT Philadelphia Cocktail Reception
WHEN Wednesday,October 2nd, 20196:00-9:00 p.m. WHERE Fitler Club (Trophy Room)1 S. 24th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103 RSVP RSVP to Courtney Mowerycmowery@pmtlawfirm.com This is not an...
Case by Case: Winds of Change? Second Department Adopts Tougher View of Safe Place To Work
By Jeffrey T. Miller. In November 2017, at Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP (“PMT”), we predicted that the Court of Appeals under Judge Janet DiFiore would begin to interpret the Labor Law more...
Case by Case: Court of Appeals Rules That Foreign Risk Retention Groups Are Not Subject To Insurance Law
Requiring A Disclaimer As Soon As Reasonably Possible One of the linchpins of insurance coverage in New York is Insurance Law §3420(d)(2) which requires that a disclaimer be made as soon as...
Ice Storm in Progress
Appellate Division Affirms Lower Court’s Grant of Summary JudgmentOn Basis of Plaintiff’s Own Testimony That There Was an Ice Storm in Progress Sometimes with summary judgment motions as with...