(May 8, 2012) – The Department of Labor announced Tuesday that Wal-Mart had agreed to pay $4.83 million in back wages and damages to employees it had allegedly denied overtime, following an agency investigation. More than...
Property Owner Liability for Motel Rape and Assault Crimes
When someone is the victim of a rape or assault crimes on the property of a business, such as a motel, the owner may hold some liability. Victims of crime typically have a difficult time holding property owners liable for their injuries, but...
Wrongful Death Beneficiaries in New York
When an act of negligence causes a wrongful death, beneficiaries can recover damages in a wrongful death claim. In New York, a spouse, children, and parents may be beneficiaries and recover damages per their pecuniary losses.
These types of...