The course book and audiotapes of this 3.3-hour (4 NY CLE Credits) June 16, 2008 presentation provide New York attorneys with a useful and practical explanation and analysis of the significant recent New York court cases relating to personal injury and tort litigation.

Some, but not all, topics discussed by Michael J. Hutter, Professor of Law at Albany Law School and Special Counsel to the Albany, NY law firm of Powers & Santola, L.L.P., are:

üAssault And Battery  

üLandowner Liability  

üManufacturer/Retailer/Distributor Liability  

üMotor Vehicle Liability

üMedical Malpractice  

üMunicipal Liability  

üMiscellaneous Areas Of Liability  

• animal owners

• common carriers

• dram shops

• more

üMiscellaneous Torts  

• attorney malpractice

• defamation

• spoliation

• first party bad faith

• more

üAffirmative Defenses  

üProof Issues