Wrongful Death Cases
When you lose a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness, it is somehow even more difficult to cope. You know that but for the individual’s poor choice, your loved one would still be here. If your loved one died because of the negligence of another person, you may have a wrongful death claim. While no amount of money will bring your loved one back, seeking compensation can help ease your financial burden. A reputable law firm will be here to help you determine if a wr
Matter of Puig - Police Misconduct Records Released
New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) allows access to police misconduct records which, as discussed in MATTER OF PUIG v. City of Middletown, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op 21096 (NY: Supreme Court 2021), were contemplated when lawmakers decided that the records previously protected by Civil Rights Law Section 50-a must be released to better hold police accountable to the public they serve. The New York State Legislature recently repealed Section 50-a of the Civil Rights Law, which
FOIL Petition Denied as Meritless
Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL") Requests should be reviewed by Courts when there is an unjustifiable denial of access. This FOIL case shows why tracking your requests, the production of records and having an experienced attorney in such matters makes a difference when litigation is brought pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. In this case, McCreery's 2018 FOIL request asked DOT to produce "WalkNYC design guidelines and related instructional document
