Recent Blog Posts

Orange County Social Host Law Enters Into Effect
In response to a tragic accident at the start of the year, Orange County officials have enacted a Social Host law which imposes liability on adults who provide alcohol to minors. The law entered into effect on March 17, 2016. Officials are now attempting to spread word about the law as prom and graduation… Read More »

Woman Dies in Head-On Crash
A local woman died recently as a result of a head-on crash. The 78-year old Hurley resident was pronounced dead after a crash occurring on U.S. Route 209 in Marbletown. On Sunday, April 3, the woman was the passenger in a car being driven by her 81-year old husband. At approximately 5:10 pm, as… Read More »

Local Officers Arrested, Assert that Bias Was a Factor in Their Arrest
Goshen criminal defense attorneys Dupée & Monroe represented two Otisville corrections officers charged in contraband offenses for bringing diet pills to work.

Can an Expert Improve My Lawsuit’s Chances of Success?
Goshen personal injury attorneys Dupée & Monroe discuss how expert witnesses like accident reconstruction or doctors may improve your car accident lawsuit.

Plaintiff’s New York Auto Accident Lawsuit Moves Forward Where Medical Evidence Conflicts
Goshen personal injury attorneys Dupée & Monroe on court ruling on New York’s 90/180 day serious injury rule that allows a fault-based car accident lawsuit.

Family of Victim of Tragic Van Accident Receives $4.8 Million Settlement
Goshen personal injury attorneys Dupée & Monroe report on $4.8 million settlement for wrongful death in collision with New York fire department ladder truck.

Orange County District Attorney Advocates for Liability for Adults Allowing Minors to Drink on Property
Goshen personal injury attorneys Dupée & Monroe report on stabbing death at party & liability for adults who allow minors to drink on their property.

Fires, Injuries Caused by Hoverboards Mounting
Goshen personal injury & products liability attorneys Dupée & Monroe discuss the mounting reports of hoverboard injuries from falls & defective product fires.

Negligence Leading to Assault of Group Home Resident Results in $2.5 Million Verdict
Goshen personal injury attorneys Dupée & Monroe report on $2.5 million judgment against New York State for group home negligence in resident sexual assault.

Teen Levels Abuse Allegations Against Local Religious Education Center
Goshen personal injury attorneys Dupée & Monroe discuss recent acquittal of criminal sex charges but point out that civil liability for damages may still exist.