The New York Consumer Credit Fairness Act (Act), which amends the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), significantly impacts debt collection lawsuits filed in New York state courts by creditors and third-party debt collectors. Effective April 7, 2022, the New York statute of limitations for debt collection lawsuits arising out of a consumer credit […]
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The New York administrator of the Estate of Emily R. Wootton, sued New York State (“NYS”) for conscious pain and suffering, fear of impending death, and wrongful death arising from the death of Emily Wootton in a head-on collision with an intoxicated driver. The administrator alleged negligence and recklessness by NYS arising from the actions […]
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To avoid New York State Thruway accidents, follow these twelve safety tips. 1. New York’s Move Over Law As soon as you see lights, vests or reflectors, check traffic around you, SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER if safe to do so. Drivers MUST use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle including […]
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Do you have questions about child support? Read these 5 common child support questions, then call our Buffalo attorneys to get started today. 1) How Long is Child Support Paid? In New York, support is paid until the child reaches age 21. In certain circumstances – if your child gets married, joins the military, or […]
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A settlement agreement has been reached with the current and former owners of Midtown Motel, LLC, a residential rental property in Dansville, NY, who were named as defendants in a Fair Housing Act complaint. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) alleged that the New York landlords discriminated against Cheryl Martinez based on […]
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As a New York nursing home patient, you have the right to: 1. A written copy and explanation of the nursing home’s basic services at the time of admission. 2. Manage your own financial affairs or, in writing, authorize the facility to manage your personal finances in accordance with specific requirements, such as those governing […]
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Cona Elder Law (“CEL”) a Long Island, New York law firm, was sued for allegedly fabricating claims of fraudulent conveyance to induce debt repayment from Alphonso Franklin, the son of a of a nursing home resident. CEL was accused of fabricating claims in hundreds of debt collection lawsuits on behalf of its nursing home clients […]
