Cioffi v. S.M. Foods, Inc., 178 A.D.3d 1015 [2d Dept. 2019]
Dec 24, 2019OUTCOME: Won
New York, NY
Appeals Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Appeals, Personal Injury
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The New York State Court of Appeals, in reversing the Appellate Division, First Department's decision, held that property owner's nondelegable duty under New York City Administrative Code to maintain a ... butting sidewalks in reasonably safe condition applies with full force notwithstanding owner's transfer of possession to lessee or maintenance agreement with a nonowner, abrogating Bing v. 296 Third Ave. Group, L.P., 94 A.D.3d 413 and that defendant property owners were subject to this duty despite lessee's agreement to keep the premises in good repair
OUTCOME: Won