34 THE COURIER SUN • NOVEMBER 27, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com PRIME COMMERCIAL LOCATION AVAILABLE – EARLY 2015 4075 BOSTON ROAD, BRONX NY • LOCATED JUST OFF THE BUSY INTERSECTION OF BOSTON, PROVOST AND CONNER. NEAR I-95, NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND, EXIT 13 • PRIME BUSINESS LOCATION • 15 MINUTES FROM ALL BRIDGES • COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH YARD/PARKING • HIGH CEILINGS • IDEAL FOR AUTO SALES & REPAIR. BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING M1 ZONE SUPPLIES. LIGHTING & KITCHEN SHOWROOM. ATLANTIC REALTY SERVICES CORP Licensed Real Estate Brokers CALL 914-907-7651 OR 914-438-7060 Advertorial Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law THE TOP OF HEAVEN Q: On the sixth floor, my co-worker and I entered the elevator. We pushed the button for the lobby. The elevator moved up and down. It shook and stopped. We were trapped! Over the intercom, the building’s fire-safety director told us to stay calm. “Mechanics are on the way.” We sat on the floor of the elevator, and waited. Sometimes, I do not remember things too well. The other day, I went to a movie called “The Runaway Elevator.” In the movie, the elevator made an upward movement and then continued moving up and down the elevator shaftway at twice its normal speed for approximately one hour before stopping. The occupants were really shook up, and they recovered millions. My son-in-law says maybe that’s what happened with me. A: From what you do remember, it does not appear that you suffered physical injuries. Moreover, it does not appear that the conduct of management was so outrageous in character, and extreme in degree, as to go beyond all possible bounds of decency; thus, you cannot prevail on a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress. In addition, it does not appear that management had exhibited malice or a wanton disregard for public safety; so, you cannot obtain punitive damages. As for the ‘movie’ version, bear in mind that 99% of the time that scenario is mechanically, scientifically and physically impossible – because of multiple redundant safety features that will stop the elevator instantly in case of excessive speed. You should always tell your attorney the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Your movie has nothing to do with this. Even if you go to the bottom of the barrel, and find an attorney who does not care about the truth, count on your opponents to go to the top of heaven – in order to expose you both. 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 © 2014 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 1750 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710 718-738-9800, 914-337-9800, 1-866-927-4878 Reserve Your Holiday Dining Today! Special Holiday Menu Available Spanish Cuisine from Spain - Spanish Elegance - Serving the community for 40 years Two Party Rooms Available Perfect for Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays and Showers – Holds Up to 300 people Thanksgiving ADULTS $2895 KIDS $1795 DINNER MENU APPETIZERS Fresh Fruit Cocktails Caldo (Galician Soup) Shrimp Cocktail ($4.75 extra) Fried Calamari ($4.75 extra) Mussels Vinaigrette Mixed Salad Chicken Noodle Soup ($2.25 extra) Baked Clams ($4.95 extra) Chorizos (Broiled Sausage) ($3.95 extra) Salpicon (Seafood Salad) ($4.75 extra) ENTRÉE Roast Vermont Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Vegetables, Sweet Potatoes DESSERT Hot Apple Pie Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Milk Tea Coffee Catering for All Occasions 220-33 Northern Blvd, Bayside, NY · 718-423-0100 · [email protected]
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