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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Oct 2, 2026 · 661 CA 25-01781 · Appeal

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Landlord fights wrongful death lawsuit. Should the case continue?

A landlord disputes responsibility for a tragedy at their property.

TL;DR

  1. 1A landlord is sued after a death on their property.
  2. 2The landlord wants the case quickly without a trial.
  3. 3A court must decide if there's enough reason for the lawsuit to go forward.

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Can the landlord end this wrongful death lawsuit early?

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