Saltalamachia Torts Section 3B 2010

Cases studied in this class are Polemis, Wagon Mound, and Doe v Manheimer. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1288031929.33.mp3]

This podcast covers Hymowitz and wraps up cause in fact, and then moves to proximate cause and the eggshell plaintiff rule and Benn v. Thomas. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1287611355.30.mp3]

The Hymowitz case is known primarily for its comprehensive ruling on market share liability, but it nearly did not even reach the courts, primarily due to the statute of limitations in force in New York at that time. The New York statute of limitations for tort actions provided a three year time frame from the […]

This podcast continues our discussion of cause in fact.  Topic discussed include Zuchowicz, Alberts, Summers v. Tice, joint and several liability, multiple defendants, and the substantial factor test. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1287432235.28.mp3]

In this class we finished the section on duty with the Nycal and Madison Avenue cases, and began a new section, and new element, with the Stubbs case.  From now on, negligence will be assumed and the only question for liability will be causation, proximate cause, and damages, along with any defenses available. Click here […]

This podcast covers the cases, Gammon, Portee, Dillon, Bovsun, and Johnson v. Jamaica Hospital Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1286908838.24.mp3]

This podcast covers Falzone and Buckley cases. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1286399794.22.mp3]

This podcast is for class #12, and covers Friedman and Cope v. Scott. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/10/1286214959.19.mp3]

In this podcast we cover the Riss, Cuffy, and Lauer cases. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/09/1285788349.16.mp3]

In this class we covered Heins, Posecai, and Broadbent. Click here to download the Classcaster audio. Play It Now! [audio:http://saltalamachiatorts3b2010.classcaster.net/files/2010/09/1285613245.15.mp3]