After falling on a slippery surface at Madison Square Garden, Dominique Cagliostro claimed to have hurt his shoulder when he fell a second time -- after he was ejected from a seat by an MSG employee.
Thinking the case was time-barred, MSG asked for the case's dismissal. When the New York County Supreme Court denied that request, the dispute ended up with the Appellate Division, First Department.
Since it thought the case was really about an assault (rather than negligence), the AD1 concluded that Dominique only had a year from the incident's occurrence to bring his case. Because his lawsuit was filed after that time-period had elapsed, the appellate court reversed the lower court's determination and ended the litigation.
Dominique sure got the shoulder there.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Cagliostro v. Madison Sq. Garden, Inc.