Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Spotlight on Torts (Part 3 – Strict and Vicarious Liability)
When a dog suddenly attacks and bites, an innocent interaction can turn into serious injuries. Beyond the immediate physical trauma, questions may arise about who is responsible and if your medical bills will be covered. With...more
Tsering v. Fifth Ave. Foods, LLC, 236 A.D.3d 703 (N.Y. App. Div. 2025) - On appeal, the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s order granting summary judgment on the issue of liability because...more
A multi-vehicle accident is one of the scariest and most confusing of all possible scenarios before you even get into the legalities. If that accident happens in California, there are even more complexities. Navigating the...more
On August 1, 2025, a Florida jury returned a verdict totaling $243,000,000 against Tesla, Inc. in the consolidated cases Neima Benavides v. Tesla and Dillon Angulo v. Tesla. These cases caught public attention because of the...more
Riding a bicycle is a great way to unwind, do some light cardio, and strengthen your muscles. It is no wonder that so many people in California enjoy biking, especially with the fantastic weather in this State. But did you...more
Collisions involving commercial trucks are among the most devastating vehicle crashes on New Jersey roads. When a tractor-trailer collides with a much smaller passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. You may...more
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is the final in our Torts trilogy, where we're summarizing the topics from Torts we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're talking about strict...more
After a car accident, life can feel overwhelming. You may be dealing with injuries, car repairs, insurance calls, and missed work, all while trying to make sense of what happened. It’s natural to wonder if you need a lawyer...more
Estate of Crystal Walcott Spill v. Jacob E. Markovitz, M.D., 2025 WL 758318 - In this appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the court held that an out-of-state alleged tortfeasor was not a party subject to allocation of...more
California is known for many things, including its picturesque Pacific coastlines, lush forests, and diverse landscapes. It is also well known for its entertainment industry, technological innovations, and agricultural...more
Golf carts in Florida serve multiple purposes beyond the traditional golf course as they navigate between gated communities and sunny landscapes. These vehicles serve as the primary transportation option throughout numerous...more
When an accident involves a pedestrian, it’s easy to assume the driver or other party caused the crash and resulting injuries. However, that’s not always the case. A pedestrian may be responsible for an accident if they fail...more
Filing a personal injury claim can be challenging, especially in a state full of unusual laws like California. Each year thousands of Californians seek compensation for injuries and accidents. California has specific laws,...more
Personal injury claims are often misunderstood, and misinformation can prevent victims from pursuing the compensation they deserve. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, experienced a slip and fall, or suffered medical...more
There are times when one person is totally at fault in an accident. For instance, imagine a motorist running a red light and crashing into another person's car, a person who hadn't done anything wrong....more
In a 4-3 decision, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an opinion that significantly narrowed Iowa’s new statutory asbestos defense – holding the defense only protects asbestos product defendants who did not manufacture or sell the...more
On April 3, 2018, the New York Court of Appeals issued a closely divided opinion in Rodriguez v. City of New York, Case No. 32, holding that plaintiffs need not establish the absence of their own comparative negligence in...more