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NYC ‘Subway Surfing’ Case Survives Summary Judgment

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On June 30, 2025, the Honorable Paul Goetz of the New York Supreme Court held that plaintiff Norma Nazario’s lawsuit for the death of her son in a 2023 “subway surfing” incident could proceed against social media companies...more

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New York’s Grieving Families Act Advances (Again)

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On June 10, 2025, the New York State Grieving Families Act got a (fourth) chance to be signed by Governor Hochul. She refused to sign prior iterations of the legislation, citing stress on New York’s business community and the...more

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New York’s Grieving Families Act Vetoed for a Third Time

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On December 21, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York vetoed, for a third time, the Grieving Families Act (“Act”), a significant bipartisan legislative proposal in New York aimed at reforming the state’s wrongful death...more

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New York’s Grieving Families Act: Vetoed Again, but What’s Next?

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Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more

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Grieving Families Act Reintroduced: What New York Insurers Need to Know

On February 5, 2024, New York State Senator Hoylman-Sigal once again brought forth the Grieving Families Act ("GFA") in its latest iteration: Senate Bill 2024-S8485. Continue reading for how this latest version of the act...more

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New York Governor Vetoes Grieving Families Act

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On December 29, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed, for a second time, the Grieving Families Act (the Act), a proposed amendment to New York’s wrongful death statute; that statute remains unchanged....more

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A Sleeping Giant: New York’s Grieving Families Act

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The pen is mightier than the sword — especially a pen held by a sitting governor. Currently sitting on the desk of New York’s governor is a piece of proposed legislation known as the “Grieving Families Act” which, if signed...more

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New York Note – Congestion Pricing, Cannabis Settlement, State Bills

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The Traffic Mobility Review Board has issued their report on a recommended tolling structure for the Central Business District tolling program. The TMRB recommended a $15 base toll for passenger vehicles, discounted overnight...more

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Radical Changes to New York's Wrongful Death Law Advocated by State Legislature

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The New York legislature is attempting to monetize the incalculable—emotional pain and suffering from losing a loved one. Referred to as the Grieving Families Act Assembly Bill A6698 (Grieving Family Act or the bill) passed...more

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Amended Version of the Grieving Families Act Introduced to New York State Legislature

On May 2, 2023, a revised version of the Grieving Families Act (the Act) was introduced to the New York State legislature. The original version of the Act was passed by both the New York State Senate and Assembly in 2022 but...more

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Another Law Will Increase Construction Costs in New York

New York recently enacted legislation known as Carlos’ Law, which increases penalties for corporate liability for the death of, or serious injury to, an employee.  The bill, S.621B / A.4947B, was named after Carlos Moncayo, a...more

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Grieving Families Act Update: What Trucking Companies Should Know

In our last newsletter, we reported on the potential pitfalls associated with the anticipated passage of New York Senate Bill S74A, also known as the “Grieving Families Act.” Our prior article pointed out the problematic...more

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NY Governor Vetoes Grieving Families Act and other Amendments to Expand New York’s Wrongful Death Cause of Action

As of January 30, 2023, Governor Hochul vetoed the New York State Grieving Families Act, which would have overturned century-old law that bars plaintiffs in wrongful death suits from recovering damages to compensate them for...more

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New York Legislation Could Impact Pending Wrongful Death Litigation

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As part of our regular practice, Chartwell Law frequently monitors for legislation that could affect clients. As such, we wanted to bring to your attention pending legislation in New York that may affect the payment and...more

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