07/02/2024 – Larisa Abramova v. City of NY:

Plaintiff Larisa Abramova sought damages for personal injuries arising from tripping and falling on the sidewalk outside of defendant’s property. Defendant, at the deposition of plaintiff, established that plaintiff in fact tripped on a gas cap that belonged to Con-Edison, and was located away from the property line of the Jewish Community Center of Queens. Brian Massey argued that there was no duty to plaintiff or to indemnify any other party as the property which resulted in plaintiff’s injury was not owned, operated or otherwise the responsibility of our client. Justice Bugges agreed with our arguments and granted summary judgment dismissing all claims and cross-claims against Jewish Community Center of Queens.