Miscellaneous

Jeb Corliss Sues Empire State Building
Lia Fazzone at the Defense Zzone (clever blog name, eh?) reports on Jeb Corliss’ lawsuit against the Empire State Building...

Let's Throw the Lawyers off the Empire State Building
Now, wait a second: Security guards, in 2006, prevented a daredevil from parachuting off the Empire State Building, possibly killing himself, and what do they get in return? A $30 million lawsuit...

Corliss Sues Empire State Building!!
Just in time for my Torts class’ discussion about Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress comes this lawsuit from Jeb Corliss (this story was posted less than 2 hours before class yesterday) : Jeb Corliss, the professional parachute jumper who tried to leap off the Empire State Building on April 27, 2006, released a short video today [...

When He Says "Jump", You Ask "How High?"
The Appellate Division, First Department, dealt with another Empire State Building jumper case...

Don't jump off the Empire State Building
In fact, don't even THINK ABOUT jumping off the Empire State Building. You will faced reckless endangerment charges even if you get stopped before you leave the ledge...

LexPress: Jumping Off Point
By Jesse Sunenblickjsunenblick@judicialstudies.com Posted: 03-05-08 Criminal charges are reinstated against skydiver Jeb Corliss, for his attempted jump from the Empire State Building...

Case Law Development: Allegations of Wife's Attempted Murder of Husband Do Not State a Claim for Terminating His Maintenance Obligation
The Missouri Supreme Court affirms the dismissal of an ex-husband'...

When Government Inversely Condemns Property by Regulation, Magnitude of State Interest Has No Bearing Upon Just Compensation
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided a case in which a p...

When Government Inversely Condemns Property by Regulation, Magnitude of State Interest Has No Bearing Upon Just Compensation
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided a case in which a p...

French Court Finds Favorable Lease To Mosque Violates Church-State Limits
In France, the Marseille administrative court on Tuesday ordered r...

Case Law Development: Constitutional Challenge to Paternity Laws Dismissed For Failure to State Claim
A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals uphel...

Building Codes
National, local, and municipal building code sources

Mesothelioma Law Suit
Asbestos Exposure

New York Building Codes
Building and constructions laws in New York

Can collection agency call me for my mother debt that she never had?
Get an Attorney - quickly. Do not talk to the collection people. Do not tell the...

How to collect a personal loan from a spouse?
You local court will probably have someone to offer you some assistance as you p...

How can an employer defend themselves for firing an employee who contends the company exposed him to hazardardous atmospheres although medical testing has been negative?
You'll need to contact OSHA to determine your responsibility as far as the work ...

How to get a used car dealer to honor warranty for repairs required two weeks after purchase?
What was the defect? Rust? A hole? Bad converter? Broken hangers? If it was rust...

How can a sexual harrasment case be dismissed even with evidence?
American law has very strict evidence requirements that are intended to insure t...

Engle Homes
accused of deceiving homebuilders regarding unexploded bombs in building sites.

State Street Corporation
NYSE:STT

American Cellular Laboratories
FDA Issues Warning about Body Building Products

Eminent Domain
Glassboro borough pays building owner $250,000 settlement.

Building Inspector Whistleblower
Mount Olive pays former city employee $130,000 wrongful termination settlement.

Steelworker's Death
Prost Builders Inc. and Pro Building Solutions Inc. agree to $335,000 settlement after employee falls to his death.