FOR BREAKING NE WS VISIT www.queenscourier.com juLY 2, 2015 • The Queens Courier 25 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUENS John Shehas Community Board 11 Background: John Shehas grew up in B r o o k l y n Heights, New York. He lived in Brooklyn until he got married. He later moved to Astoria for two years, then moved to Hollis Hills in 1995. He has been residing in Hollis Hills for the past 20 years with his wife and two daughters. Occupation: Shehas works for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 813. This local union was created more than 50 years ago and is one of the most diverse locals in the country. Working for Local 813, Shehas is the business manager and helps people with their jobs. He has been working in the industry for the past 23 years. Community Involvement: Shehas has been newly appointed to serve on Community Board 11. He is also a part of both the Safety Committee and Landmark Committee. Being on those committees, he helps to make decisions and give opinions to better the community. Biggest Challenge: “To do my best to help the community get better and stronger,” Shehas said. “It’s a real great group of people we have, and we really do stick together. Community Board 11 gets it done.” Greatest Achievement: “There had been a big rain sewer problem,” Shehas said. “There was never rain sewage installed in the area before, so when it rained it would flood. It took about 15 years, but they finally ended up putting sewers in to prevent flooding.” Last summer there were several robberies that were taking place in the area. Six homes in town had reported that there had been a burglary or an attempted one. The community wanted more lights after these incidents, so with the help of Shehas and Councilman Mark Weprin, they helped the community get more lights in the back of homes. Biggest Inspiration: “The community and the people,” Shehas said. Being involved with the local union helps him with political challenges. “Between my job and being on Community Board 11, it helps me make the right decisions politically and to better the community.” By Brooke Rutman brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES SUMMER SAVINGS TAKE 20-50% OFF LAMP SHADE SALE on yellow and red tagged items 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 7/31/2015 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 12 years from now, be saving you money. this LED bulb will still OFF Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law Advertorial FLIPPING THE KNIFE Q: At the local tavern, Charlie the cook was well known to us regulars – both as neighbor and one of two workers. Charlie would always mingle – when not preparing or serving the food, or relieving the bartender. One night, the talk turned to street crime. Charlie showed a pocketknife and said he carried it for protection. Then he broke away to go to fill a food order. Several minutes later, as Charlie was returning from the chore, flipping the knife, my eye came in contact with its blade. A: Your attorney will argue that the tavern is vicariously liable – because Charlie was acting within the scope of his employment. It does not matter that, at the precise instant of your misfortune, Charlie was not plying his skills as a cook, waiter or bartender. The friendly relations that Charlie enjoyed with the patrons, enhancing the popularity of the tavern, were part and parcel of his employment. Even if there was no express understanding that Charlie would socialize, his interaction with visitors was a concomitant of the job. For Charlie to be regarded as acting within the scope of his employment, the tavern need not have foreseen the precise act or the exact manner of the injury as long as the general type of conduct could reasonably be expected. The tavern was obliged to anticipate that in the course of Charlie’s varied activities – in an instant of inattention – he might, through carelessness, do more-or-less this kind of injury, with no-matter-what instrument. The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel. This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878
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