I was injured in a sporting goods store. Two employees were throwing a football in the aisles. The employee who caught the ball, ran into me, knocking me over, causing a torn ligament in my knee. Can I sue the store for their employees conduct? Over the last four posts, we have discussed one person … Continue reading Store Owner Responsibility for Negligent Retention
Category: Assault
A shoplifter injured me when I was in a store. He was apparently running through the store to grab items and then run out through the front door when he knocked me over because I was in his way. Do I have a claim against the store owner for letting thieves run through the store … Continue reading Store Owner Liability
I was assaulted at a rave party that was held in an abandoned warehouse. I reported the incident to police. Police arrested no one. Although I don’t know who gave the party, I paid a cover charge to a bouncer to enter the building. Do I have a claim to bring for my damages? Yes, … Continue reading Assault on Private Property
I am a police officer who was injured during an arrest. I was working with three other officers to arrest a mentally disturbed person who was belligerent to other people. During the arrest, one of my fellow officers accidentally discharged a taser into me. I had some unknown cardiac issues, so I am unable to … Continue reading Police and Firefighter Municipal Claims
I was a crime victim on the subway. Several youths attacked me. There was a conductor on the subway but he did nothing to stop the attack on myself or the other passengers. Do I have a claim against the City? Generally speaking, the City of New York does not guarantee the safety of its … Continue reading Subway Crime
I was mugged while doing laundry in my apartment building. The police never caught the mugger, can I bring a claim for my injuries? I'm sorry this happened to you. You might have a claim against your landlord for lack of security in your building. Building security claims are dependent upon where the attack occurred … Continue reading Building Security
Children who are abused in the care of foster parents have rights to sue those responsible
In a previous post, the issue of Compensation for assaults at work by a fellow employee was addressed. Worker's Compensation does cover a claim arising out of an assault that occurred on the job. A second issue that may arise in this case is the right of an employee to directly sue a co-employee for … Continue reading Assaults at Work II
I was assaulted at work. A recently hired co-worker lost control of himself and punched me. Do I have a claim against my employer for hiring someone unstable? The short answer is yes. As long as the assault occurred at work during business hours, the claim for benefits is valid. McGrinder v. Sullivan, 290 N.Y. … Continue reading Assaults at Work