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JUDGE DICKERSON'S CONSUMER LAW DECISIONS, ARTICLES, PAPERS & BOOKS
JUDGE THOMAS A. DICKERSON
WESTCHESTER COUNTY COURT
NEW YORK STATE
E MAIL: judgetad@aol.com
Biography
Judge Thomas A. Dickerson is a Member of The New York State Bar Association and Chairman of the Class Action Committee of the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section; Member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Member of The Westchester County Bar Association; Member of The Westchester Womens Bar Association; Member of The Consumer Affairs Committee, 1986-1989, 1997-2000, and Aeronautics Committee, 1994-1997, of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York; Member of Board of Directors of The International Forum of Travel & Tourism Advocates, Member of the Editorial Boards of Class Action Reports and The International Travel Law Journal; Education, B.A., Colgate University, 1969; M.B.A., Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University, 1973; J.D., Cornell Law School, Cornell University, 1973; Military: U.S. Army Special Forces, Green Berets, Paratrooper, Service in Vietnam, 1965-1966, Presently A Captain In the New York Guard.
EXPERIENCE AS A JUDGE
Thomas A. Dickerson served six years, 1994-1999, as a City Court Judge in Yonkers, New York and was then elected to the Westchester County Court, 2000-2009. Judge Dickerson was selected to serve on the Westchester County Family Court for the year 2000. Judge Dickerson has written and published over 64 Decisions, many of which are described below. Judge Dickerson is also the author of two legal treatises, TRAVEL LAW and CLASS ACTIONS: THE LAW OF 50 STATES, and over 170 articles on Consumer Law Issues.
EXPERIENCE AS AN ATTORNEY
Thomas A. Dickerson practiced law in New York City from 1975 to 1993 at which time he became a Judge. During his years as a practicing attorney he specialized in litigation, travel law, class actions and consumer law. He was admitted to practice in New York State, First Department, 1975, and before several Federal Courts including the U.S. Supreme Court, 1983; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1982; Southern District of New York, 1975; Eastern District of New York, 1975; and the Northern District of New York, 1992.
SOME RECENT LECTURES
Made A Presentation At Consumer Law 2000, A Forum For Small Claims Court Arbitrators, New York City Civil Court, March 22, 2000. Topic: Current Developments In The Use Of New York State General Business Law 349.
Made A Presentation At The Third Annual Travel & Tourism Law Conference, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, May 7-9, 2000. Paper: Should Coupons And Credits For The Purchase Of Travel Services Be Used To Settle Travel Class Actions?
Made A Presentation Before The New York City Department Of Consumer Affairs, July 15, 1999; Topic: The Reluctance Of Some New York State Appellate Courts To Follow The Legislative History And Enforce Some Consumer Protection Statutes Including CPLR Article 9 Class Actions And General Business Law 349, Deceptive And Misleading Business Practices.
Made A Presentation At The 1999 New York State Judicial Seminar Program, July 14 & 21, 1999, Rye Brook, N.Y.; Panel On Civil, Commercial and Small Claims In Local Courts; Topic & Paper: Applying Consumer Protection Statutes In New York State Small Claims Courts.
Made A Presentation At Consumer Law 1999: A Forum for New York City Civil Court Judges held on March 18, 1999; Topics: General Business Law 349, deceptive business practices, door-to-door sales, pyramid schemes, cash refund policies and the warranty of merchantability .
Made A Presentation At The Second Annual Conference On International Travel & Tourism: Law, Management & Regulation, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 11-13, 1999. Topic: Travel Consumer Problems, Rights & Remedies.
SELECTED ARTICLES AND PAPERS
FOR JUDGE DICKERSON'S MOST RECENTLY PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND PAPERS SEE
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN LEGAL PUBLICATIONS.
TOPIC : NEW YORK STATE CLASS ACTIONS
Dickerson, Settling Consumer Class Actions With Coupons, submitted for publication to The New York Law Journal, April 4, 2000
Dickerson & Manning, NEW YORK STATE CLASS ACTIONS IN 1999, New York Law Journal, January 7, 2000, p. 1.
Dickerson & Manning, NEW YORK STATE CLASS ACTIONS IN 1998, New York Law Journal, February 11, 1999, p. 1.
Dickerson & Manning, NEW YORK STATE CLASS ACTIONS IN 1997, New York Law Journal, January 12, 1998, p. 1.
Dickerson & Manning, NEW YORK STATE CLASS ACTIONS IN 1996, New York Law Journal, February 4, 1997, p. 1.
Dickerson & Manning, NEW YORK STATE CLASS ACTIONS IN 1995, New York Law Journal, January 30, 1996, p. 1.
TOPIC : CONSUMER PROTECTION
Dickerson, Consumer Law 2000, Recent Developments In The Use Of New York State General Business Law 349, The Journal Of The New York State Bar Association, Summer 2000.
Dickerson, The Internet And Its Impact Upon Personal Jurisdiction, Journal Of The Torts, Insurance And Compensation Law Section Of The New York State Bar Association, Summer 2000.
Paper Presented At The 1999 New York State Judicial Seminar Program, July 14 & 21, 1999, Rye Brook, N.Y: APPLYING CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES IN SMALL CLAIMS COURTS.
Dickerson, CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES IN SMALL CLAIMS COURTS, Westchester Bar Journal, Fall 1999, Vol. 3, 4.
Dickerson, APPLYING CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES IN SMALL CLAIMS COURTS New York Law Journal, November 21, 1998, p. 1.
Dickerson, TRAVEL CONSUMER REMEDIES: SMALL CLAIMS COURTS & CLASS ACTIONS, Travel Law Journal, Issue One, 1995.
TOPIC : TRAVEL LAW
Dickerson, Should Coupons And Credits For The Purchase Of Travel Services Be Used To Settle Travel Class Actions, International Travel Law Journal, Fall 2000.
Dickerson, Taking Your Travel Agent On A Trip To The Court House, I.F.T.T.A. Journal of Tourism And Travel Law, Spring 2000.
Dickerson, The Cruise Passenger's Rights & Remedies, International Travel Law Journal, Summer 2000.
Dickerson, Flight Delays, Rights, Remedies & Class Actions, International Travel Law Journal, Summer 2000.
Dickerson, The Licensing And Regulation Of Travel Sellers In The United States, The Aviation Quarterly, January 1998
Dickerson, The Internet, The " Solicitation Plus " Doctrine And Jurisdiction Over Foreign Hotels And Other Travel Suppliers, The International Travel Law Journal 1999.
Dickerson, New York State Needs A Modern Travel Seller Statute, I.F.T.T.A. Journal of Tourism and Travel Law 1999.
Dickerson, Sponsoring Group Travel: A Discussion Of Liability Issues-1999, Paper Presented To The Nonprofits In Travel Conference, March 1999.
Dickerson, What Tort Lawyers Should Know About Travel Law, Trial Lawyers Quarterly, Vol. 29, No. 1, 1999, p. 21. Presented as a Paper at The First Annual National Travel Law Symposium, January 11, 1999, Washington, D.C.
Dickerson, How Safe Are Student Tours?, Travel Law Journal, Issue Three, 1996.
Dickerson, Travel Abroad, Sue At Home, International Travel Law Journal, Issue Three, 1997.
Dickerson, Instant Travel Agents, The Aviation Quarterly, April 1997.
Dickerson, Tour Operators & Air Carriers: Modern Theories Of Liability, The Aviation Quarterly, October 1996.
Dickerson, Hotel & Restaurant Liability For Lost Overcoats, International Travel Law Journal, Issue Four 1997.
FOR JUDGE DICKERSON'S PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN TRAVEL TRADE AND CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS SEE BIBLIOGRAPHY II.
BOOKS
Thomas A. Dickerson is the author of TRAVEL LAW, Law Journal Press, 105 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10012, 1981-2000, updated and revised every six months, approx. 700 pages. You may order a copy of TRAVEL LAW at Law Journal Press.
Thomas A. Dickerson is also the author of CLASS ACTIONS: THE LAW OF 50 STATES, Law Journal Press, 105 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10012, 1988-2000, updated and revised every year, approx. 450 pages. You may order a copy of CLASS ACTIONS: THE LAW OF 50 STATES at Law Journal Press.
SOME CONSUMER LAW DECISIONS
FOR JUDGE DICKERSON'S MOST RECENTLY PUBLISHED DECISIONS SEE DECISIONS II.
CO-OP APARTMENTS
WINNING BIDDER ON CO-OP APARTMENT GETS REFUND OF DOWNPAYMENT AFTER BEING INFORMED OF NO-PET POLICY. See Bank v. LaCosta Apartment Corp., New York Law Journal, March 31, 1999, p. 38, col. 5.
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TENANT RECOVERS DAMAGES AFTER EVICTION FROM ILLEGAL SUBLET. See Yochim v. McGrath, 165 Misc. 2d 10, 626 N.Y.S. 2d 685, 1995.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED PRODUCTS; CARS & PARTS
NEW CAR DEALER GETS OPPORTUNITY TO REPAINT UNDER NEW CAR LEMON LAW. See Borys v. Scarsdale Ford Ltd., Inc., New York Law Journal, June 15, 1998, p. 34, col. 4.
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PURCHASER OF VIBRATING CAR MUST GIVE DEALER CHANCE TO CURE UNDER USED CAR LEMON LAW. See Millan v. Yonkers Avenue Dodge, Inc., New York Law Journal, September 17, 1996, p. 26, col. 5.
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MIDAS LIABLE FOR FAILING TO HONOR BRAKE PAD WARRANTY. See Giarrantano v. Midas Muffler, 166 Misc. 2d 390, 630 N.Y.S. 2d 656, 1995.
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USED CAR DEALER LIABLE FOR CAR THAT BURNS UP BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. See Ritchie v. Empire Ford Sales, Inc., New York Law Journal, November 7, 1996, p. 30, col. 2.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED PRODUCTS; CLOTHING
DISCOUNT STORE LIABLE FOR DEFECTIVE FAKE FUR; NO CASH REFUND POLICY VOID. See Baker v. Burlington Coat Factory, 175 Misc. 2d 951, 673 N.Y.S. 2d 281, 1998. Cited as authority by the New York Court Of Appeals in Karlin v. IVF America, Inc., 93 N.Y. 2d 282, 690 N.Y.S. 2d 495, 498, 1999 WL 262448, May 5, 1999.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED PRODUCTS; FURNITURE
FURNITURE STORE MISREPRESENTS SOFA AS COVERED WITH ULTRASUEDE HP. See Petrello v. Winks Furniture, New York Law Journal, May 21, 1998, p. 32, col. 1.
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FURNITURE CONTRACT RESCINDED FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER WITHIN PROMISED ONE WEEK. See Walker v. Winks Furniture, 168 Misc. 2d 265, 640 N.Y.S. 2d 428, 1996.
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FURNITURE SALE CANCELED FOR FAILING TO ADVISE CONSUMERS IN SPANISH OF RIGHT TO CANCEL TRANSACTION WITHIN THREE DAYS. See Filpo v. Credit Express Furniture, Inc., New York Law Journal, August 26, 1997, p. 26, col. 4.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED PRODUCTS; POTS & PANS
DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES CONTRACT FOR OVER-PRICED AND MISREPRESENTED POTS AND PANS RESCINDED. See Rossi v. 21st Century Concepts, Inc., 162 Misc. 2d 932, 618 N.Y.S. 2d 182, 1994.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; AUPAIRS
REPRESENTATIVE OF UTAH BASED AUPAIR AGENCY LIABLE FOR AUPAIR'S MISREPRESENTATIONS OF HER EXPERIENCE WITH HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. See Oxman v. Amoroso, 172 Misc. 2d 773, 659 N.Y.S. 2d 963, 1997.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; AUTO MECHANIC
AUTO MECHANIC LIABLE FOR FAILING TO PUT OIL IN ENGINE THAT BURNED UP. See Djordjevic v. King Bear Auto Service Center, New York Law Journal, November 14, 1994, p. 32, col. 1.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; CAR WASH
CAR WASH LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO ROOF RACK AND BIKE RACK; DISCLAIMER NOT ENFORCED. See Goodman v. Central Park Auto Wash, Inc., New York Law Journal, April 12, 1999, p. 31, col. 1.
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" CALIFORNIA STYLE " CAR WASH VIOLATED CITY CODES PROHIBITING ILLEGAL SIGNS. See People v. McLean Car Wash, Inc., New York Law Journal, February 20, 1996, p. 30, col. 6.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; CEMETERY PLOT CARE
CEMETERY LIABLE FOR FAILING TO MAINTAIN AND CARE FOR GRAVESITE. See Yochim v. Mount Hope Cemetery Association, 163 Misc. 2d 1054, 623 N.Y.S. 2d 80, 1994.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; EDUCATION
COMPUTER STUDENTS HAVE NO CLAIM FOR EDUCATIONAL MALPRACTICE. See Andre v. Pace University, 161 Misc. 2d 613, 618 N.Y.S. 2d 975, 1994, rev'd 170 Misc. 2d 893, 655 N.Y.S. 2d 777, N.Y. App. Term. 1996.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; EXHIBITIONS.
CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR MISREPRESENTED NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AND LENGTH OF EXHIBITION. See Skarknet, Inc. v. Techmarketing NY, Inc., New York Law Journal, April 22, 1997, p. 32, col. 3, aff'd N.Y. App. Term., December 7, 1998.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP FEE INSTALLMENT NOTE UNENFORCEABLE. See BNI v. DeSanto, 177 Misc. 2d 9, 675 N.Y.S. 2d 755, 1998.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; REAL ESTATE BROKERS
REAL ESTATE BROKER LIABLE FOR MISREPRESENTING THAT HOUSE WITH SEPTIC TANK WAS CONNECTED TO SEWER SYSTEM. See Gutterman v. Romano Real Estate, New York Law Journal, October 28, 1998, p. 36, col. 3.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; TRAVEL AGENTS
TRAVEL AGENT LIABLE FOR MISREPRESENTING THE REFUNDABILITY OF TOUR OPERATOR VOUCHERS; TRAVEL AGENT MALPRACTICE. See Pelligrini v. Landmark Travel Group, 165 Misc. 2d 589, 628 N.Y.S. 2d 1003, 1995. For more on the liability of Travel Agents see TRAVEL LAW.
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TRAVEL AGENT TRAINING PROGRAM MISREPRESENTED. See Brown v. Hambric, 168 Misc. 2d 502, 628 N.Y.S. 2d 873, 1995.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; WEDDING SINGERS
ORCHESTRA LIABLE FOR FAILING TO DELIVER PROMISED WEDDING SINGER. See Bridget Griffin-Amiel v. Frank Terris Orchestra, 178 Misc. 2d 71, 677 N.Y.S. 2d 908, 1998. Cited as authority by the New York Court Of Appeals in Karlin v. IVF America, Inc., 93 N.Y. 2d 282, 690 N.Y.S. 2d 495, 498, 1999 WL 262448, May 5, 1999.
DEFECTIVE OR MISREPRESENTED SERVICES; WINDOW INSTALLATIONS
SEARS LIABLE FOR FAULTY WINDOW INSTALLATION AND DAMAGE TO FLOOR. See Kozlowski v. Sears, New York Law Journal, November 6, 1998, p. 27, col. 3.
EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEE ENTITLED TO PROMISED $1000 SCHOLARSHIP. See Cambridge v. Telemarketing Concepts, Inc., 171 Misc. 2d 796, 655 N.Y.S. 2d 795, 1997.
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QUITTING SALESPERSON CAN KEEP DRAW DESPITE LACK OF EARNED COMMISSIONS. See Hansen v. American Infusion Services, Inc., New York Law Journal, June 12, 1995, p. 37, col. 3.
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INTERFERENCE WITH AT-WILL CONTRACT NEEDS WRONGFUL MEANS TO BE TORT. See Tri-County Audiology P.C. v. Applied Behavior Analysis Corp., New York Law Journal, January 23, 1996, p. 31, col. 4.
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EMPLOYEE WINS VACATION DISPUTE GIVEN AMBIGUITY OF WRITTEN POLICY. See DiCesare v. Ferncliff Manor For The Retarded, New York Law Journal, February 2, 1996, p. 34, col. 5.
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INTERIOR DECORATORS RECOVER DESIGN FEES BASED UPON UNSIGNED QUASI CONTRACT. See McBride & McCabe Interiors v. Kantro, New York Law Journal, February 19, 1998, p. 32, col. 3.
FAMILY LAW
IN CUSTODY DISPUTE NEW YORK FAMILY COURT HAS JURISDICTION BASED UPON APPLICATION OF THE FEDERAL PARENTAL KIDNAPPING PREVENTION ACT. See D.S. v. C.S., New York Law Journal, April 20, 2000, p. 34, col. 2.
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FATHER SUES DAUGHTER FOR RETURN OF $10,000 GIVEN TO PAY FOR HIS BURIAL. See Buono v. Giaimis, New York Law Journal, July 2, 1997, p. 33, col. 4.
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EX-WIFE MAY NOT SEEK ALIMONY PAYMENTS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. See Celona v. Celona, New York Law Journal, March 25, 1994, p. 36, col. 2.
INSURANCE
AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY LIABLE FOR FAILING TO TIMELY PROVIDE INSURED WITH DEFENSE. See Rubinoff v. U.S. Capitol Insurance Co., New York Law Journal, May 10, 1996, p. 31, col. 3.
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CHIROPRACTOR LIMITED TO AUTO NO-FAULT PAYMENT AND MAY NOT SUE PATIENT FOR UNPAID BALANCE OF BILL. See Posillico v. Freeman, New York Law Journal, June 18, 1996, p. 33, col. 6.
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EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN MUST REIMBURSE INSURED FOR OUTSIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. See Diament v. Kaiser Health Plan Foundation, Inc., New York Law Journal, September 25, 1997, p. 34, col. 1.
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BROKER WHO DELAYS IN FILING INSURANCE POLICY LIABLE FOR VALUE OF STOLEN CAR. See Watson v. R&L Brokerage, Inc., New York Law Journal, January 23, 1997, p. 33, col. 3.
LANDLORD-TENANT
TENANT CAN NOT OBTAIN A RENT REDUCTION FROM DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THEN OBTAIN A RENT ABATEMENT BASED UPON A BREACH OF WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY. See DeMuro v. Hofstede, New York Law Journal, March 18, 1999, p. 33, col. 4.
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LANDLORD MAY NOT SUE TENANT MORE THAN ONCE IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. See Jerome v. Famby, New York Law Journal, June 3, 1998, p. 30, col. 3.
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LANDLORD MAY NOT COLLECT RENT FROM TENANT IN ILLEGAL APARTMENT. See Bartolomeo v. Runco, 162 Misc. 2d 485, 616 N.Y.S. 2d 695, 1994 and Anilesh v. Williams, New York Law Journal, November 15, 1995, p. 38, col. 2.
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TENANTS RECOVER FOR WATER DAMAGE TO APARTMENTS. See Spatz v. Axelrod Management Co., 165 Misc. 2d 759, 630 N.Y.S. 2d 461, 1995 and Benitez v. Restifo, 167 Misc. 2d 967, 641 N.Y.S. 2d 523, 1996.
LEGAL SERVICES; LEGAL FEES & RETAINERS; NEGLIGENCE & ATTORNEY MALPRACTICE
ATTORNEY NEGLIGENT IN SENDING $100,000 CHECK BY REGULAR MAIL; ATTORNEY MALPRACTICE. See Dellagalla v. Brown, 679 N.Y.S. 2d 526, 1998 WL 762360.
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LAWYER MUST GIVE MATRIMONIAL CLIENT OPTION OF ARBITRATION OF FEE DISPUTE BEFORE COMMENCING LAWSUIT. See Miller v. Corbett, 671 N.Y.S. 2d 630, mod'd 177 Misc. 2d 266, 676 N.Y.S. 2d 770, 1998.
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LAWYER MUST RETURN BALANCE OF RETAINER FEE DUE TO AMBIGUITY IN RETAINER AGREEMENTS. See Heyward v. Pirrotti, New York Law Journal, August 4, 1998, p. 26, col. 1.
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HOME BUYER UNABLE TO RECOVER LEGAL FEES WHEN SELLER RENEGS ON SALE. See Gellerman v. Oleet, 164 Misc. 2d 715, 625 N.Y.S. 2d 831, 1995.
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LAWFIRM NOT LIABLE FOR LEGAL MALPRACTICE AND COLLECTS FEES. See Farrauto, Berman, Fontana & Selznick v. Keowongwan, 166 Misc. 2d 804, 614 N.Y.S. 2d 346, 1995.
MORTGAGES; MISREPRESENTED INTEREST RATE
HOMEOWNERS CANCEL MORTGAGE AGREEMENT BASED UPON MISREPRESENTED INTEREST RATE; ARBITRATION CLAUSE NOT ENFORCED. See Mizra v. National Standard Mortgage Corp., New York Law Journal, April 28, 1999, p. 31, col. 1.
MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING; PYRAMID SCHEMES
TRAVEL AGENT TRAINING PROGRAM IS A PYRAMID SCHEME. See Brown v. Hambric, 168 Misc. 2d 502, 628 N.Y.S. 2d 873, 1995.
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SALE OF BEAT THE SYSTEM PROGRAM IS A PYRAMID SCHEME. See C.T.V. v. Curlen, New York Law Journal, December 2, 1997, p. 35, col. 1.
PET ANIMALS; NEGLIGENCE; POSSESSION
PET OWNER RECOVERS FOR LOSS OF BABY AFRICAN GREY PARROT; NEGLIGENT CLIPPING OF WINGS.
See O'Brien v. Exotic Pet Warehouse, Inc., New York Law Journal, October 5, 1999.
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VETERINARIANS LIABLE FOR DEATH OF DOG NAMED COOKIE WHO CHOCKED ON CHICKEN BONE; VETERINARIAN MALPRACTICE. See Mathew v. Klinger, New York Law Journal, October 7, 1998, p. 29, col. 3, aff'd and mod'd, 179 Misc. 2d 609, N.Y. App. Term. 1998, reducing damages from $1,500.00 to $528.25.
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DOG OWNER RECOVERS DAMAGES AFTER NEIGHBOR'S DOG BITES HIS DOG. See Nardi v. Gonzalez, 165 Misc. 2d 336, 639 N.Y.S. 2d 215, 1995.
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BIRD LOVER RECOVERS POSSESSION OF PET COCKATOO NAMED PEACHES. See Mongelli v. Cabral, 166 Misc. 2d 240, 632 N.Y.S. 2d 927, 1995.
PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CARS; MUNICIPAL LIABILITY
AUTOMOBILE OWNER RECOVERS FROM CITY FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY GIANT POTHOLE. See Weisz v. City of Yonkers, 168 Misc. 2d 901, 622 N.Y.S. 2d 950, 1996.
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RESTAURANTS & HOTELS
RESTAURANT LIABLE FOR LOST OVERCOAT.
See DiMarzo v. Terrace View, New York Law Journal, June 9, 1997, p. 34, col. 3, aff'd and remanded on damages, N.Y. App. Term., Oct. 27, 1998.
RENTAL VEHICLES
HOTEL AND FOOD EXPENSES RECOVERED WAITING FOR REPAIR OF RYDER TRUCK.
See Anderson v. Ryder Truck Rental, New York Law Journal, March 23, 1998, p. 34, col. 1.
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF JUDGE DICKERSON'S PUBLISHED DECISIONS SEE DECISIONS.
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