Middleton v. County of Onondaga (4th Dept. 2013)
Jan 01, 2013OUTCOME: Appellate Court upheld sovereign immunity doctrine in favor of muncipality.
Action by homeowner against County for negligence due to entry of sewer water into home.
Fort Lee, NJ
Family Lawyer at Fort Lee, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Consumer Protection, Litigation
OUTCOME: Appellate Court upheld sovereign immunity doctrine in favor of muncipality.
Action by homeowner against County for negligence due to entry of sewer water into home.
OUTCOME: Appellate Court upheld cause of action for fraud against company
Action by homeowner against home inspection company
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Debt action by creditor against wife for medical debts of deceased spouse.
OUTCOME: Court established doctrine of :extraordinary circumstances" to be considered in a parent v. non-parent custodial actions.
Appeal of a custody trial decision which awarded permanent custody to a non-parent despite contest by natural parent.
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Have handled several appellate decisions involving consumer, debt and family issues.