Legal Opinion
Lionel Freedman, Inc. v. Glens Falls Insurance
New York Court of Appeals
Decided January 7, 1971PublishedCited by 90 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBurke, J.
Plaintiff, a tenant of commercial premises at 321-325 East 73rd Street in New York City, is insured against its liability by defendant. The Manufacturers ’ and Contractors ’ Liability Policy held by plaintiff classified the hazards into four divisions: (1) Premises-Operations; (2) Elevators; (3) Independent Contractors; and (4) Products-Completed Operations. Coverage was maintained only under Division 1, Premises-Operations.
A negligence action was commenced against plaintiff after an accident in which a man fell into an elevator shaft at the street level and subsequently died. Plaintiff was…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Goldberg v. Lumber Mutual Casualty InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1948
- Refined Syrups & Sugars, Inc. v. Travelers InsuranceDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1954
3Cited by90 opinions
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- Allstate Insurance v. MugaveroNew York Court of Appeals · 1992
- American Home Products Corp. v. Liberty Mutual InsuranceDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1983
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