A New York court dismissed a homeowner’s breach of contract claim for delayed filing, ruling that the lawsuit, filed almost seven years after project completion, was beyond the six-year statute of limitations for construction defect claims. Pandemic-related deadline extensions could not save the case.

A Brooklyn man faces multiple charges after allegedly staging a car accident on the Belt Parkway, an event captured on dash cam that went viral on social media. Authorities say the incident endangered lives and remains under investigation for additional suspects.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Danone of misleading consumers with Evian’s ‘natural’ label, despite claims that plastic micro-particles seep into the water from its packaging. The ruling cited FDA guidelines that focus on the water’s source, not microplastic content.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene reveals a significant inland flood-protection gap, particularly in flood-prone communities without sufficient insurance coverage, where misinformation and funding challenges further slow recovery efforts.

As natural disasters become more frequent, lawsuits are shining a light on employer responsibility for worker safety. Recent cases in Tennessee and Kentucky highlight the legal risks companies face without proper emergency plans.

The FAA’s new pilot certification and training rules for air taxis mark a major step toward the deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with companies eyeing 2025 for passenger services.

A brazen insurance fraud attempt on a busy Queens highway was foiled by a dash cam, capturing every moment the scammers realized their scheme was being recorded—proof that a dash cam could save you from a costly setup.

A New York appellate court upheld workers’ compensation benefits for an intoxicated employee who fell from a ladder, ruling that intoxication was not the sole cause of the accident.

New York general hospitals must now comply with cybersecurity regulations aimed at protecting patient data, requiring risk assessments, staff training, and incident reporting within 72 hours of a breach.

A recent study highlights how removing federal subsidies from climate-vulnerable areas can reduce development, increase flood resilience, and generate savings, while emphasizing the challenges of balancing housing demand with disaster risk.

A proposed class action accuses Sterling Mets, L.P., the company behind Citi Field, of illegally collecting and sharing visitors’ biometric data using facial recognition technology, violating New York City’s biometrics law.

A second minor league umpire claims wrongful termination in a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging retaliation after he reported being sexually assaulted by a female colleague.

U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.

The Aaron Rodgers injury and Jets’ decision to skip insurance on his contract highlight how NFL teams can lose significant cap space and insurance proceeds when failing to protect high-value players.

Insurers and defense attorneys are increasingly turning to RICO lawsuits to fight fraudulent personal injury claims, with recent cases in Florida and New York highlighting the growing trend of staged accident schemes.