The Tennessee Court of Appeals’ recent decision in Margaret Daniel et al. v. Rick’s Barbeque, Inc., et al. serves as a reminder that some premises liability claims can, and should, be resolved as a matter of law. In affirming...more
When winter brings ice, snow, and freezing temperatures to New Jersey, a simple walk across a parking lot or up a building’s front steps can become treacherous. Every year, thousands suffer serious injuries from...more
The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, May 8, which included the following orders and opinions of interest to the business community...more
An Illinois federal court recently dismissed a slip-and-fall plaintiff’s negligence claims against Hilton Worldwide that stemmed from a fall at a Nebraska Hampton Inn. Roeber v. Hilton Worldwide Holdings., Inc., 2026 WL...more
Landlords in New York state should take immediate steps to confirm that their tenants’ insurance policies properly name them as additional insureds. The new owner/landlord should also ensure that, when a property is sold, the...more
Wiggins v. Cedar Christina Crossing, LLC, No. 313, 2025, Griffiths, J. (March 23, 2026). The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed summary judgment in favor of a shopping center owner and its snow removal contractor, holding that...more
For many years, premises liability has followed a relatively streamlined pattern. When an incident occurs, the primary focus has traditionally been narrowed to answering three main questions: (1) was there a hazardous...more
On April 10, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in H-E-B, LP v. Peterson, reinstating the summary judgment granted by the trial court in a slip-and-fall case because the plaintiff did not meet her evidentiary...more
In a significant decision for premises owners and occupiers, the Supreme Court of Texas has reaffirmed (and strictly enforced) the evidentiary burden plaintiffs must meet to establish constructive notice in slip‑and‑fall...more
In Alvizurez v. North State Realty Associates LLC, the First Department reversed two Bronx County orders and granted summary judgment to the owner and property manager in a lobby stairwell slip-and-fall case....more
It’s that time of year again: warmer weather, longer days, and runners trading treadmills for sidewalks and trails. For most people, it feels simple: throw on sneakers, pick a route, and go. Sidewalks, trails, parking...more
There were three workers’ compensation decisions posted by the Appellate Division Thursday, 3/26/26: 1. Murad v. Tri-State Groundwater Solutions, LLC. This case involved a maintenance mechanic who claimed he developed...more
Commercial transportation companies, service providers, and insurers are often asked to defend claims where an employee allegedly should have taken extra steps to help a customer avoid getting hurt. Tolentino v. Clifford’s...more
The booming drug rehabilitation industry promises hope to a wide range of people, but it also carries some surprising risks. People who leave a healing place don't expect to exit with new injuries. The detox process, staff...more
The First Department recently issued a decision worth noting for practitioners handling New York Labor Law litigation. In Lacruise v. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (2026 NY Slip Op 00424), the Court addressed the...more
Reynolds v. Belk, Inc., 2024-1749 (District Court of Appeal of Florida, 5th District, 2025) - Marilyn Reynolds was a customer in the Belk, Inc. store when she tripped over an unsecured, wide-based metal stanchion and...more
Donahue v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P., 2025 WL 3166778 (W.D. Pa. Nov. 13, 2025) - The plaintiff raised a negligence claim against a retail store based upon a slip and fall incident. The plaintiff alleged that she slipped and...more
Vacation injuries can transform a relaxing getaway into a legal nightmare when you’re hundreds or thousands of miles from home, unfamiliar with local laws, and uncertain about your rights. Whether you slip on an unmarked wet...more
When the weather outside is frightful, certain property owners can now enjoy their fireplaces and hot cocoa a little longer before running for the salt and snow shovels....more
Wisconsin lawmakers have reintroduced a bill (SB 1019) that would potentially shield commercial road salt applicators from slip-and-fall lawsuits if they complete state training and use the taught de-icing methods. As it...more
New Jersey winters can turn a simple trip to the store into an obstacle course of snow, slush, and ice. One minute you’re grabbing groceries, the next you hit a slick patch — and suddenly you’re flat on your back, staring up...more
The human brain can be injured in a number of ways. Some injuries are caused by internal factors, including infections, tumors, and strokes. When a brain injury is caused by an external physical force, it is considered a...more
With winter storms sweeping across much of the country, employers can expect an increase in snow- and ice-related injuries. Generally, worker’s compensation laws cover injuries that arise out of and in the course of...more
Little v. VDM Metals USA, LLC & Acerinox Group, No. A-0561-24 (Nov. 25, 2025) - On April 20, 2020, the plaintiff was assisting in unloading steel from a “flatrack” trailer when he fell and suffered a head injury, despite...more
In July of 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the combined cases of Kandil-Elsayed v F&E Oil, Inc. and Pinsky v Kroger Co. In these rulings, the court announced that whether a condition is open and obvious will be a...more