Does Vote-buying Invalidate an Election?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: Berel has a lifelong dream of being a fire chief. To attain his goal, he moved to a small town and ran for this office. To ensure his victory, he paid all the bochurim in a…
Can a Public Official Vote on a Matter That He Has a Financial Interest In?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: Is a government official allowed to make decisions on matters which he has a personal financial interest in, or does he have to recuse himself from all such decisions? Answer: The Nodah B’Yehuda writes a comment…
If a Purchasing Agent Takes a Kickback, Does His Employer Have a Claim to That Money?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: A purchasing manager took a kickback from a vendor without his employer’s knowledge. The employer found out about it and said that the money from the kickback should belong to him. Does he have a…
Are Kickbacks Prohibited by The Torah?
Rabbi Yitzchack Grossman Question: Reuven is a hiring manager for a company that has an open position for which many people have applied. One of the applicants offers him an all-expense paid trip to Eretz Yisrael if he gives him…
Is It Permitted to Sue a Doctor’s Insurance Company in Court?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: Reuven is the victim of medical malpractice and wants to sue his doctor’s insurance in order to receive sufficient payment. Is it permitted for him to do that? Answer: This question is discussed by both Rav…
Is a Doctor Who Committed Malpractice Obligated to Pay According to The Legal Standard?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: A doctor was negligent with a patient and is clearly liable for malpractice according to halacha. The patient wants the doctor to pay him the amount he would be deserving of according to the laws of…
Can Someone Make a Claim Against an Auditor For an Inaccurate Report?
Rabbi Yitzchok Grossman Question: Reuven is looking for a company to invest in, and Shimon has a company and is looking for investors. Shimon meets with Reuven and shows him an auditor’s report that outlines why his company is an…
If a Doctor Delegates Responsibility, Who is Liable For a Misguided Treatment?
Rabbi Yitzchok Grossman Question: It is common for doctors to diagnose patients and then to have their nurses perform the actual procedure. If a doctor’s negligence leads to a misdiagnosis, and the nurse is the one who actually does the…
Is a Doctor Liable For Taking a Calculated Risk?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Case: Yankel’s cardiologist is very concerned after his check-up. He informs the patient that his heart is in very bad shape and, if the problem is not treated, he will not have long to live. The doctor…
Is a Doctor Liable for a Misdiagnosis?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Case: Reuven was not feeling well. He went to see his doctor, who told him that he is deathly ill with cancer and must start chemotherapy immediately. Reuven took his advice and started chemo, but later discovered…