No Expanded Duty: Appellate Division Rejects Creating New Duty for Rental Companies

The New York Appellate Division, First Department recently issued a decision with significant implications for the motor-vehicle rental industry, rejecting a potential significant expansion of liability.

Fear No More - Court of Appeal Rejects Treble Damages Against Municipality

The New York Court of Appeals recently addressed whether treble damages can be assessed against a municipality. In Rosbaugh v Town of Lodi, the Court concluded that even though a statute—here RPAPL 861—provided for treble damages, a court cannot assess that category of damages against a municipality.