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Lane v. Lyons and Times-Herald Record

Date: 09-27-2001

Case Number: 1719-99

Judge: Unknown

Court: Supreme Court, Orange County, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Richard J. Coffey of Feldman, Kleidman & Coffey, Fishkill, New York

Defendant's Attorney: Michael J. Mahon, Middleton, New York and Matthew J. Kelly of Roemer, Wallens & Mineaux, Albany, New York

Description:

Automobile Accident - head-on collision - wrongful death - Plaintiff's decedent was fatally injured when her vehicle was hit head-on by a Times-Herald Record newspaper delivery man ("paper boy") who had completed his deliveries and was driving him own automobile at the time of the accident.

The Times-Herald denied that the deliveryman was an employee and was an independent contractor. The deliveryman conceded negligence.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict against the deliveryman only for $1.49 million with a finding that he was an employee but not acting in the scope of his employment at the time of the accident.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Note: Traditionally, newspapers have taken the position and the courts have found that paper boys or newspaper delivery persons are independent contractors and not employees.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Lane v. Lyons and Times-Herald Record?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict against the deliveryman only for $1.49 million with a finding that he was an employee but not acting in the scope of his employment at the time of the accident.

Which court heard Lane v. Lyons and Times-Herald Record?

This case was heard in Supreme Court, Orange County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Lane v. Lyons and Times-Herald Record?

Plaintiff's attorney: Richard J. Coffey of Feldman, Kleidman & Coffey, Fishkill, New York. Defendant's attorney: Michael J. Mahon, Middleton, New York and Matthew J. Kelly of Roemer, Wallens & Mineaux, Albany, New York.

When was Lane v. Lyons and Times-Herald Record decided?

This case was decided on September 27, 2001.