New York’s (in)famous scaffold law exempts owners of one- and two-family dwellings. Homeowners don’t have to worry about absolute liability, right? Well, it depends. A New York appellate court refused to…
If the Second Department’s decision in this new case passes muster with the Court of Appeals, owners and contractors’ ability to successfully defend scaffold lawsuits will greatly improve.
E&O Tip Homeowners’ policies vary, as do the interpretations of business use by individual insurers. Be sure that you understand how each policy you offer and each insurer will respond…
I have returned this morning from 11 days off. I spent a few days in the Thousand Islands region with some college friends, spent a week with my family on…
In just 18 days, New York’s certificates of insurance law will take effect. The New York State Department of Financial Services has posted an initial list of certificate forms it…
This endorsement excludes Labor Law claims and other injury claims involving temporary workers.
Last year, I developed and taught a continuing education course titled Absolute Liability: New York’s Scaffold Law and the Courts. The course looked at the history and interpretation of New York…
New York’s so-called “scaffold law” (Sections 240(1) and 241(6) of the state’s Labor Law) has become notorious. Detractors in the insurance, construction, and real estate industries say it is unfair, redundant, and the…
Claim: Reforming the Scaffold Law would be unfair to workers, who would have no recourse in court.Response: Reform would not limit any worker’s right to sue, nor would it shield…
Question from member: “A client of ours incurred damage on a loaner car that was provided to them while their car was in for service. We filed a claim with their…
