Independent contractor

6 articles by Jason Tenenbaum, Esq.

March 22, 2021

Independent contractor defense proven

Court ruling demonstrates successful independent contractor defense in no-fault insurance case, analyzing control factors and employment relationship criteria.

September 25, 2020

Ubder D-Duber fail

NY court ruling shows Uber failed to prove driver was independent contractor, expanding rideshare company liability beyond app usage in personal injury cases.

March 28, 2020

Uber-D-Duber- Whoa!

Postmates couriers ruled employees, not independent contractors in watershed NY Court of Appeals decision. Major implications for gig economy worker classification.

January 10, 2013

The first application of the new precludable independent contractor rule

New precedent protects NYC & Long Island medical providers from post-payment independent contractor challenges in no-fault insurance cases. Call 516-750-0595.

June 25, 2011

The independent contractor "defense" is sufficient to non-suit a plaintiff under CPLR 3211(a)(7)

NY court rules independent contractor defense sufficient for CPLR 3211(a)(7) dismissal when claim forms identify services rendered by contractor

January 25, 2009

Are all of the cards stacked in Allstate’s favor?

Understanding Allstate insurance claim denials and Box #16 independent contractor issues in NY. Expert legal guidance for Long Island practitioners. Call 516-750-0595.