Saltalamachia Torts Section 6A 2010

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Saltalamachia Torts Section 6A 2010

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Class #18, October 27, 2011 Proximate Cause

October 28th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #18, October 27, 2011 Proximate Cause · Posts

In this class we discussed Polemis, Wagon Mound, Doe v. Manheimer, plus the note cases of Ventricelli and Derderian. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1288287513.37.mp3]

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Class #17 October 25, 2010 Cause in Fact and Proximate Cause

October 26th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #17 October 25, 2010 Cause in Fact and Proximate Cause · Posts

In this class we finished cause in fact with the Hymowitz case, and began our discussion of proximate cause with Benn v. Thomas. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1288114455.34.mp3]

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Class #16, October 20, 2010 Cause in Fact

October 21st, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #16, October 20, 2010 Cause in Fact · Posts

In this class we discussed the Zuchowicz, Alberts, and Summers v. Tice cases, along with the theory of joint and several liability. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1287626513.31.mp3]

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Background on Hymowitz v. Eli Lilly

October 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on Background on Hymowitz v. Eli Lilly · Posts

The Hymowitz case is known primarily for its comprehensive ruling on market share liability, but it nearly did not even reach the courts, primarily due to the statute of limitations in force in New York at that time. The New York statute of limitations for tort actions provided a three year time frame from the […]

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Class #15, October 18, 2010 Pure Economic Loss/Cause in Fact

October 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #15, October 18, 2010 Pure Economic Loss/Cause in Fact · Posts

In this podcast we cover Nycal, Madison Ave. and finish the element of duty.  Next, we start cause in fact with the Stubbs case. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1287498763.29.mp3]

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Class #14 October 13, 2010 Bystander Emotional Distress

October 15th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #14 October 13, 2010 Bystander Emotional Distress · Posts

This class covers indirect emotional distress.  Cases discussed were Portee, Dillon, Bovsun, Johnson v. Jamaica Hospital. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1287169425.27.mp3]

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Class #13, Non-Physical Injuries

October 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #13, Non-Physical Injuries · Posts

This class covers direct negligent infliction of emotional distress, and covers Falzone, Buckley and Gammon. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1286917644.25.mp3]

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Class #12, October 6, 2010 Governmental Immunity, Cont.

October 7th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #12, October 6, 2010 Governmental Immunity, Cont. · Posts

Cases covered in this podcast are Friedman v. New York State and Cope v. Scott, dealing with the Federal Tort Claims Act. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1286460997.23.mp3]

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Class #11, October 4, 2010 Governmental Immunity

October 5th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #11, October 4, 2010 Governmental Immunity · Posts

Cases covered in this podcast are Riss, Schuester, Sorchetti, Cuffy, and Lauer. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1286287576.20.mp3]

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Class #10, Sept. 29, 2010 Duties of Property Possessors/Intrafamilial Duties

September 30th, 2010 · Comments Off on Class #10, Sept. 29, 2010 Duties of Property Possessors/Intrafamilial Duties · Posts

In this class we discussed Carter v. Kinney, Heins, Posecai, and (briefly) Broadbent. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts6a2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/09/1285874133.18.mp3]

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