New York Law Journal - Decisions http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/decisions.jsp The editors of the New York Law Journal review lower court and appellate rulings from all state and federal New York courts and provide summaries and contextual reports on the decisions of interest that affect the practice of law in New York. en-us 17 May 2012 01:50:21 -0400 Copyright 2012. ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.law.com/jsp/law/terms.jsp New York Law Journal - Decisions http://www.law.com/img/nylj_10/nylj_rss_icon.png http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/decisions.jsp William Hnatko, Plaintiff v. The Langston Corporation, Sun Automation Group, Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc., Langston21 LLC, Dufrene Machinery, Inc. and XYZ Corporation, a Fictitious Name, True Name Unknown, Party Intended Being the Manufacturer of and/or Successor in Interest to the Business Entity(ies) Which Manufactured Certain Industrial Safety Devices, Including Devices Described Herein, Defendants, 5:10-CV-991 Compensation Is Injured Employee's Sole Remedy; Claims Against Employer Dismissed http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554044283 U.S. District Court, Northern District 1202554044283 Joseph S. Barbagallo, Plaintiff v. Marcum LLP and John Doe Nos. 1-9, Defendants, 11-CV-1358 Accountant Must Reimburse Cost to Defend Against Dismissed Unjust Enrichment Claim http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554044363 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202554044363 In re: The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc., et al., Debtors, 11-CV-5888 Bankruptcy Court Order Granting A& P's Motion to Assume Leases Is Affirmed http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554044128 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202554044128 Alfonso Portillo, Petitioner v. Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Respondent, 11 Cv. 3479 (RPP) Guatemala's Former President Denied Habeas Relief From Indictment, Extradition http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554044166 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202554044166 Kontakt US International, Inc., Plaintiff v. Tureks, Inc., Defendant, 22469/08 Reargument, Renewal of Decision Permitting Company to Add Another Defendant Is Denied http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554044088 Supreme Court, Nassau County, Trial/IAS, Part 1 1202554044088 The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff v. Sebastian Latalski, Defendant, 2003RI005021 Despite Counsel's Silence of Immigration Consequences, Court's Warnings Sufficient http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554043657 Criminal Court, Richmond County 1202554043657 In the Matter of the Petition of James N. Scola, Administrator of the Estate of Stephen J. Scola, a/k/a Stephen Scola, against the Estate of Lucille Scola a/k/a Lucille P. Scola, Deceased, To Determine the Validity of the Claim of James N. Scola against the Estate of Said Deceased., 2010-4376/B Separation Agreement Did Not Alter Couples' Ownership of Property as Tenants by Entirety http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554043621 Surrogate's Court, Queens County 1202554043621 Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company and The Metropolitan Transit Authority, Plaintiffs v. Empire City Subway Company (Limited), Defendant, 403103/2006 MTA Shows Entitlement to Declaration That Utility Is Responsible for Vault Repairs http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554042492 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 19 1202554042492 In the Matter of the Application of QBE Insurance Corporation by their t/p/a Country Wide Management Services, Petitioner(s) v. For an Order Staying the Arbitration Demanded by Simon Olivares, Respondent(s) -and- Leroy Burney, "John Doe" & Allstate Insurance Company, Proposed Additional Co-Respondents, 113827/11 Issues of Fact Raised Referred to Special Referee Staying Demanded Arbitration http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554042620 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 40 B 1202554042620 Stanley Flaster and Dorothy Flaster, Plaintiff(s) v. Acquapazza, Inc. d/b/a Anthos Restaurant, Defendant(s), 102871-10 Application of Res Ipsa Loquitor Doctrine Denies Restaurant Summary Judgment http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554041813 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 10 1202554041813 In the Matter of County of Albany et al., Appellants v. Hudson River-Black River Regulating District et al., Respondents, 512751 District Failed to Deduct Reservoirs' Benefits To State Before Apportioning Remaining Costs http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554041030 Appellate Division, Third Department 1202554041030 The People v. Patricio Dawson, 7085/2010 Judge Explains Exclusion of Males in Audience at Gang-Related Trial http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553431026 Supreme Court, Kings County, Part 2 1202553431026 The Matter of Kilbride v. NY State Comptroller et al., 513749 Panel Rejects Court Officer's Bid for Accidental Disability Retirement Benefits http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553431062 Appellate Division, Third Department 1202553431062 Chevron Corp. v. Donziger, 11 Civ. 0691 (LAK) Chevron's Motion for Order of Attachment Against Defendants Denied http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554045339 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202554045339 In re: Muhasen I. DEB, 11-30951-5-mcr Bankruptcy Filing Does Not Cancel Contempt Fine, Judge Decides http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202554045375 U.S. District Court, Northern District 1202554045375 Decision of Interest: Marvin Pollack, Plaintiff v. Howard Holanchock, Former Director of MHFCP; Michael Hogan, Commissioner of OMH; and Peggi Healy, Director of MHFPC, Defendants, 10 CV 2402 Mental Health Facility Denied Judgment In Suit Over Access to Law Library http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553728375 U. S. District Court, Southern District 1202553650300 Decision of Interest: Ronald Riccio, Plaintiff v. The State of New York, the County of Suffolk, and Jane Solton (Probation Officer), Defendants, 08-CV-1588 False Arrest, Malicious Prosecution Claims Dismissed; Juror Could Find Probable Cause http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553728455 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202553648554 Decision of Interest: Mike Pantelis, Plaintiff v. Koch Skanska and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Defendants, 401598/09 Photos Not Previously Produced Precluded, But Independent Witness Testimony Allowed http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553726209 Supreme Court, New York County, IAS Part 21 1202553648518 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of Salvatore Cascino et al., Petitioners v. Judges of the Albany County Court et al., Respondents and Eric T. Schneiderman, Respondent, 511502 Separate Crimes in Albany Ruled Not Double Jeopardy After Acquittal in Columbia County http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553728597 Appellate Division, Third Department 1202553648235 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of Chenango Forks Central School District, Petitioner v. New York State Public Employment Relations Board et al., Respondents, 512983 District Had Duty to Negotiate About Change To Past Practice Affecting Retirees' Benefits http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553728517 Appellate Division, Third Department 1202553648275 Decision of Interest: Michael Cuadra and Doreen Cuadra, Plaintiffs v. The City of New York and Xavier Perez, Defendants, 305062/10 Comparative Fault Inapplicable to Actions Brought Under General Municipal Law §205-e http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553726348 Supreme Court, Bronx County, Part IA3 1202553648195 Decision of Interest: Jacob Nir, MD, a/a/o Alla Berezovskaya, Plaintiff v. Government Employees Insurance Co, Defendant, 086233/07 Court Finds Excuse for Untimely Filing Of Proof of Claim Is Not Clear, Reasonable http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553728557 Civil Court, Bronx County, Part 41 1202553648315 Decision of Interest: Fortune JD LLC, Petitioner/Landlord v. Samuel John, Inc a/k/a Samuel John Furniture Inc Respondent/Tenant John Romano, Karen Zieff, John Doe and/Or Jane Doe, and XYZ Corp Respondents-Undertenants-Occupants, 82860/11 Court Defers to Board Whether Premises Is Protected by Loft Law http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553726098 Civil Court, Kings County, Commercial Part 52 1202553648355 Decision of Interest: Centurion Capital Corp., Plaintiff v. Anna Guarino, Defendant, 11117/05 Court Rejects Assignment of Judgment, Stays Action Until Defects Are Corrected http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553726144 Civil Court, Richmond County 1202553647897 Decision of Interest: Louis Capersino and Doreen P. Capersino, Plaintiffs v. Beth Gordon and Brigita Gordon, Defendants, 09-5491 Homeowner Has Right of Passage, Not Right In Physical Passageway of Easement http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553726278 Supreme Court, Suffolk County, I.A.S. Part 34 1202553647931 Decision of Interest: Larry Marshak, Plaintiff v. Katherine Schaffner, et al., Defendants, 11 CIV. 1104 Junior User Could Not Develop Common Law Rights to Unabandoned 'Marvelettes' Mark http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553728415 U. S. District Court, Southern District 1202553647971 Chevron Corp. v. Donziger, 11 Civ. 0691 (LAK) Chevron Racketeering Suit Proceeds Against Attorney http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553647823 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202553647823 Decision of Interest: Evelina Runco and Marcello Runco, Plaintiffs v. Martin G. Wertkin, Michael Lebowitz, Donna Scuderi, Robert Mackey, Hudson Valley Radiology Associates, PLLC and Central Imaging Associates, PLLC, Defendants, 13962/10 Videotaping Deposition of Terminally Ill Plaintiff Permitted as No Prejudice Shown http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553563879 Supreme Court, Westchester County, Compliance Part 1202553430801 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of Victoria W. and Karen B. Persons Alleged to be Juvenile Delinquents, Respondents, D-29783-11 Evidence in Separate Cases Insufficient To Show Juveniles' Intent to Resist Arrest http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553565316 Family Court, Kings County 1202553430765 Decision of Interest: Barbara Schwimer, Petitioner v. Sonia Peretz a/k/a Perez et al., Respondents, 70638/2011 Court Finds Premises Is Rent-Regulated, Dismisses Holdover Proceeding http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553563839 Civil Court, Kings County, Part F 1202553430881 Decision of Interest: Shamsun Nahar, Plaintiff v. Angelo Socci, Loretta Socci and Citigroup, Inc., Defendants, 7424/09 Lessee Did Not Breach Duty in Trip, Fall Accident on Abutting Sidewalk http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553565147 Supreme Court, Kings County, Part 59 1202553430841 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of the Application of the Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Petitioner For Judgment Pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules v. James J. Wrynn, in his official capacity as Superintendent of Insurance, Respondent, 102267-2011 Prudential Denied Annulment of Decision Denying Refund, Credit for Retaliatory Tax http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553563799 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 40 B 1202553430471 Decision of Interest: Eastman Kodak Company, Plaintiff v. Collins Ink Corporation, Defendant, 11-CV-6513L Ink Supplier's Bid to Compel Production From Kodak Precluded by Bankruptcy Stay http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553565356 U.S. District Court, Western District 1202553430659 Decision of Interest: Adirondack Cookie Company Inc., doing business as Corso's Cookies, Plaintiff v. Monaco Baking Company, Defendant, 5:11-cv-1048 No Controversy, 'Competitive Injury' in Suit For Declaration on False Marking Breach http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553565187 U.S. District Court, Northern District 1202553430695 Decision of Interest: State of New York Mortgage Agency, Plaintiff v. Jacqueline F. Vaccerino, and "John Doe #1" through "John Doe #10", the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to the plaintiff, the person or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Mortgage premises described in the Complaint, Defendants, 15445/2010 State Agency Ordered to Produce Alleged V.P. Amid Allegations of Robo-Signing http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553565477 Supreme Court, Suffolk County, Part 47 1202553430579 Saul Antonio Paez, Petitioner v. United States of America, Respondent, 11 CV 2688 (HB) Heroin Distribution Conspirator Benefitted, Was Not Prejudiced, By Attorney's Assistance http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553430543 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202553430543 Decision of Interest: Gold & Rosenblatt, LLC, Plaintiff v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Defendant, 12 Civ. 00192 Bulk of 'Luna' Factors Favor Jury Trial Despite Failure to Timely Serve Demand http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553565273 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202553430507 Decision of Interest: Bernard Belair, Plaintiff v. MGA Entertainment, Inc., and Mattel, Inc., Defendants, 09 Civ. 8870 Party Denied Legal Fees Under Copyright Act Despite Judgment on Infringement Claim http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553565397 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202553430428 In Re: Air Crash Near Clarence Center, 09-md-2085 Bid to Evade Fine, Creditor's Legal Fees Through Bankruptcy Rebounds on Debtor http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553647863 U.S. District Court, Western District 1202553647863 USA v. Garth Peterson, 12-CR-224 Settlement Approved Between SEC, Ex-Morgan Stanley Exec http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553431102 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202553431102 Terzo v. The Hospital for Special Surgery, 111839/09 Panel Rejects Discovery of Plaintiff's HIV and Drug Use History http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553431136 Appellate Division, First Department 1202553431136 City of Omaha, Neb. Civilian Emps.' Ret. Sys. v. CBS Corp., 11-2575-cv CBS Prevails Over Claims by Shareholders http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553431176 U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit 1202553431176 Decision of Interest: AMBAC Assurance Corporation, Plaintiff v. Adelanto Public Utility Authority, Defendant, 09 Civ. 5087 Order Limiting Deposition Partly Denied In Suit Alleging Swap Agreement's Breach http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553418820 U. S. District Court, Southern District 1202553238231 Decision of Interest: Richard C. Olivadoti, Plaintiff v. 290 Riverside Co., LLC, Defendant, 12 Civ. 386 OSHA, TSCA Do Not Provide Jurisdiction In Tenant's Lawsuit Over Toxic Exposure http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553419020 U. S. District Court, Southern District 1202553237610 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of the Application of American Independent Paper Mills Supply Co., Inc., Petitioner(s) v. The Assessor of the Village of Tarrytown, the Board of Review of the Village of Tarrytown, Respondent(s), 7943/2007 Challenge to Assessments of Petitioner's 2007 Tax Year Denied as Abandoned http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553418860 Supreme Court, Westchester County 1202553236202 Decision of Interest: The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff v. Ruben Martinez, Defendant, 02083/2006 Unsubstantiated Assertions Insufficient; Level III Sex Offender Designation Remains http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553418980 County Court, Suffolk County 1202553236325 Decision of Interest: Catherine L. Molino, et ano., Plaintiffs v. The Sagamore, etc., Defendant, 22721 2011 Agreement With Forum Selection Clause Unenforceable, Contract of Adhesion http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553418940 Supreme Court, Queens County, IAS Part 14 1202553236285 Decision of Interest: The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff v. Tyrell A. Byrd, Defendant, 2012KN006199 Requirements of 'Dryden' Unsatisfied; Superceding Information Facially Insufficient http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553417670 Criminal Court, Kings County, Part AP 2 1202553236245 Decision of Interest: Eleanor Wolf, Plaintiff v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Defendants, 100016/10 Insurer's Late Answer Without Reasonable Excuse Grants Insured Default Judgment http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553417710 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 2 1202553234232 Decision of Interest: Pierre Bernard, Plaintiff v. Cabrini Medical Center, Rick Sayegh, M.D., Daniel Rahman, M.D., Sebastiano Cassaro, M.D., And "John Doe," Defendants, 111756/2006 General Release Did not Apply to Individual Physicians not Named in Settlement http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553418900 Supreme Court, New York County 1202553234268 Decision of Interest: Lindon David Micha-EL Bey, Plaintiff v. Jamaica Realty; Dovie Sperlin and Spouse, Managing Member; John Doe, and Spouse, Managing Member; Scott D. Gross and Spouse, Attorney; Phyliss Krulik Saxe and Spouse, Judge Housing Court; George Essock, and Spouse, City Marshal, Defendants, 12-cv-2141 'Rooker-Feldman' Doctrine Noted in Dismissal Of Evictee's Lawsuit for Lack of Jurisdiction http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553419060 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202553231144 Decision of Interest: U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff v. Nesbitt Bellevue Property LLC, et al., Defendants, 12 Civ. 423 Citizenship of Loan Trustee, Not Special Servicer, Controls for Diversity Jurisdiction Purposes http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553419100 U. S. District Court, Southern District 1202553231108 Commack Self-Service Kosher Meats, Inc. v. Hooker, 11-3517-cv First Amendment Challenge to Kosher Statute Is Rejected http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553247556 U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit 1202553247556 Weinreb v. 37 Apartments Corp., 650868/11 Individual Co-op Board Members Found Immune From Injunction Lawsuit http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553247596 Appellate Division, First Department 1202553247596 National Labor Relations Board v. Starbucks Corp., 10-3511-ag Starbucks Can Limit Pro-Union Buttons of Baristas, Panel Says http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553246624 U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit 1202553246624 People v. Albert McDuffie, 7542/06 Panel Faults Juror Substitution, Orders New Murder Trial http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553246662 Appellate Division, Second Department 1202553246662 Decision of Interest: Joseph Bartnick, Plaintiff v. CSX Transportation, Inc. Defendant, 1:11-CV-1120 Railroad Propounded 25 Interrogatories, Not 61, All of Which Plaintiff Must Answer http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553227451 U.S. District Court Northern District 1202553096685 Decision of Interest: Keith Richardson, Plaintiff v. New York State Office of Mental Health, Central New York Psychiatric Center et al., Defendants, 6:11-cv-1007 Complaint's Claims Exceed 'Facial Plausibility' Threshold, Survive Dismissa http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553229509 U. S. District Court Northern District 1202553096605 Decision of Interest: Jaime Castaneda, Plaintiff v. Elvira Castaneda, Defendant, 311630/2011 Wife Is Granted Change of Venue In Divorce Suit to Suffolk County http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553227577 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 51 1202553096565 Decision of Interest: Gerald Lieblich and Hasan Biberaj, Plaintiffs v. Peter J. Pruzan, Esq., Defendant, 104523/11 No Basis Found for Malpractice Claim In Case Involving Ownership Interest http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553227493 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 12 1202553096072 Decision of Interest: The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Raymond Medina, Defendant, 1687-2008 Inmate Fails to Show Surcharge Will Cause Hardship Above That of Other Inmates http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553228039 Supreme Court, Bronx County, Criminal Division Trial Part 14 1202553096032 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of Geraldine R. An Incapacitated Person, 91285-2000 Court Finds Meritless Agency's Claims Of 'Micro-Managing' Trustee's Expenditures http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553227535 Supreme Court, Bronx County, IAS Guardianship Part X 1202553096112 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of the Application of Geico General Insurance Company to Stay Arbitration, Plaintiff v. Andrea Weislee Schwartz and Avraham Schwartz, Defendant, 11558/11 GEICO's Application to Stay Arbitration Is Found Untimely http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553227619 Supreme Court, Kings County, IAS Term, Part 32 1202553095204 Decision of Interest: Probate Proceeding, Will of Concetta Tufaro, Deceased, 2010-4027 Surrogate Rejects Objections of Lack Of Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553227687 Surrogate's Court, Kings County 1202553095280 Decision of Interest: United States of America, Plaintiff v. Jason Ponder, Defendant, 06 Cr. 481 Defendant Ineligible for Reduced Sentence Under Guideline Crack Cocaine Amendments http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553229635 U. S. District Court, Southern District 1202553095244 Decision of Interest: Kenji Ryu Nakamura, Plaintiff v. United States of America, Defendant, 10-CV-2797 Court Has Jurisdiction as 'Private Analogue' Requirement Met in False Arrest Claim http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553229593 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202553094906 Decision of Interest: In re: Chana Taub, Debtor, 12-cv-2009 Seven Week Filing Delay Noted in Denial Of Emergency Stay Pending Orders' Appeal http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553229551 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202553094946 ERC 16W Limited Partnership v. Xanadu Mezz Holdings LLC, 600870/09 Panel: Xanadu Developer May Seek Damages From Lender http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553094476 Appellate Division, First Department 1202553094476 People v. David Lou, 894/91 Inmate Gets Hearing on Claim Threats to Lawyer Hurt Defense http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553094516 Appellate Division, Second Department 1202553094516 Townsend v. Benjamin Enterprises, Inc., 09-0197-cv (L) Circuit Rejects Retaliation Lawsuit From Internal Probe http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202553094436 U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit 1202553094436 Decision of Interest: William Berroyer, Sr. and Ruth Berroyer, Plaintiffs v. United States of America Defendant, 10-cv-3888 Post-Conservatorship Insurer May Intervene In Federal Tort Claims Act Suit Against http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095534 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202552956373 Decision of Interest: United States, Plaintiff v. The Sum of $185,336.07 United States Currency Seized from Citizen's Bank Account L7N-01967, Defendant, 08-CV-6287L Court Explains Grant of Funds' In Rem Forfeiture as Traceable to Drug Trafficking http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095788 U.S. District Court, Western District 1202552956030 Decision of Interest: Alan Sassen, Plaintiffs v. St. Vincent's Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Lazar, Dr. Christina Drafta, John Doe's 1-10, Dr. Christina Carron and Wall Streetphysicians, New York Downtown Hospital, Defendants, 113389/08 Plaintiff's Expert Fails to Rebut Prima Facie Case; Medical Malpractice Action Dismissed http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095023 Supreme Court, New York County 1202552954720 Decision of Interest: The People of the State of New York, J., Plaintiff v. Dwayne McLaren, Defendant, 2159/2010 Having Conn. Gun License Ruled Irrelevant For 'Knowingly' Possessing Weapon in N.Y. http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095450 Supreme Court, Queens County, Criminal Term, Part K-7 1202552954788 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of the Application of Miguelina Borges and Eric Shay, as Residual Beneficiaries of the Estate of Marton Gross, Deceased, For Determination of Legal Fees Pursuant to SCPA §2110 and for an Assessment of Damages, 2946/1995 Petition Seeking Determination of Legal Fees Found Not Duplicative of Accounting Suit http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553094980 Surrogate's Court, Kings County 1202552954756 Decision of Interest: Joseph J. Posa, Plaintiff v. David Zwirner, Inc., David Zwirner, Big Shot Electric Corp., and E. Fitzgerald Electric Co., Defendants, 114560/08 Triable Issues of Fact Regarding Control Of Premises, Notice Preclude Dismissal http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095159 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 19 1202552954592 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of Family Offense Proceedings under article 8 of the Family Court Act Aaron H., Petitioner v. James G. and Mike G., Respondents, O-1186/12 and O-1190/12 Family Offense Petitions Facially Insufficient As Based on Inadmissible Hearsay Statements http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095704 Family Court, Queens County 1202552954632 Decision of Interest: R. C., Plaintiff v. D. S., Defendant, 200102/11 After Showing Residence in Nassau, Wife Granted Consolidation of NYC Divorce Action http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095746 Supreme Court, Nassau County, Trial/IAS Part 21 1202552954438 Decision of Interest: Alfreda Smith Ovesen, Plaintiff v. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of America, Inc., et al., Defendants, 04 Civ. 2849 Ruling That 1973 Report Not Basis to Avoid Act's 18-Year Repose Statute Not Reconsidered http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095492 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202552954512 Decision of Interest: Daniel B. Karron, Petitioner v. United States of America, Respondent, 11 Civ. 1874 Conviction for Intentional Misapplication Of Federal Grant Denied 28 USC §2255 Relief http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095618 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202552954474 Decision of Interest: St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Plaintiff v. Matrix Posh, LLC, Defendant, 10-CV-4776 Failure to Disclose 2008 Loss History Renders Policy on Yacht Void Ab Initio http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202553095576 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202552954084 Decision of Interest: Ascentive, LLC, Plaintiff v. Opinion Corp., et al. Defendants, 10 Civ. 4433 'Zagano' Factors Favor Complaint's Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955003 U.S. District Court, Eastern District 1202552833209 Decision of Interest: Tide Natural Gas Storage I, L.P. and Tide Natural Gas Storage II, L.P., Plaintiffs/Counterclaim Defendants v. Falcon Gas Storage Company, Inc.; Defendant/Counterclaim and Crossclaim Plaintiff, Arcapita Bank B.S.C.; and Arcapita, Inc.; Defendants, and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Defendant/Crossclaim Defendant, 10 CV 5821 Order Denying Disbursement of Escrow To Gas Storage Seller Not Reconsidered http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955084 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202552833284 Decision of Interest: B/E Aerospace, Inc., Petitioner and Cross-Respondent v. Jet Aviation St. Louis, Inc. Fikia Midcoast Aviation, Inc., Respondent and Cross-Petitioner, 11 Civ. 8569 Jet Interior Installer Reasonably Relied On Producer's Special Expertise; Award Upheld http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552954923 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202552833246 Decision of Interest: Yves Saint Laurent Parfums, S.A. and YSL Beute Inc., Plaintiffs v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, Quality Kings Distributors, Inc. and J&H Cosmetics Ltd., Defendants, 07 Civ. 3214 Chain of Custody Issues Raised in Lawsuit Stemming From Counterfeit Perfume's Sale http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955164 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202552832414 Decision of Interest: Oscar Cortez, Plaintiff v. WPENT Inc., Silverman Realty Group, Inc., David Gavin, Joseph Vetrano, Robert Falcone and 166 Mamaroneck Avenue, LLC., Defendants, 30935/10 Bar Patron Fails to Show Incident Reports Relevant to Assault Outside Premises http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955204 Supreme Court, Westchester County, Compliance Part 1202552832374 Decision of Interest: Eve Mancuso and John Mancuso, Plaintiff(s) v. Philip L. Friscia, M.D., John L. Prue, Gateway Obgyn Associates, P.C., Francis X. T. Martingano, Dr. Francis X. Martingano, P.C., Francis X. Martingano, M.D., P.C., and Staten Island University Hospital, Defendant, 100796/2010 Continuous Treatment Doctrine Tolls Statute Of Limitations; Doctors Granted Dismissal http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552954963 Supreme Court, Richmond County, DCM Part 5 1202552832486 Decision of Interest: In the Matter of J.G. Wentworth Originations, LLC, etc., Petitioner, Christlyne Point Du Jour, et al., Interested Parties., 24149/2011 Approval to Transfer Structured Settlement Payments Found Not in Payee's Best Interest http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955043 Supreme Court, Queens County, IA Part 32 1202552832450 Decision of Interest: Beth D. Berenbaum, Plaintiff v. Joffrey Ballet Center For American Dance, Inc. d/b/a Joffrey Ballet School, Joffrey Ballet Center, Inc. d/b/a Joffrey Ballet School and Christopher D'addario, Defendants, 108552/11 Court Grants Leave to Amend Complaint to Add Defendant http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955244 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 36 1202552831534 Decision of Interest: Marguerita Warner, Plaintiff v. Continuum Health Partners and St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, Defendants, 101048/10 Determination if Nurse a 'Special Employee' Barring Negligence Suit Is Contested http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552954863 Supreme Court, New York County, IAS Part 8 1202552831498 Decision of Interest: Rubin Baum & Denise Baum, Plaintiffs v. Mitchell Drimmer, Defendant, 115604/2007 Vacatur of Order, Money Judgment Denied For Conduct Delaying Resolution of Suit http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955124 Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term Part 12 1202552830216 Decision of Interest: Cornelia Sharpe Bregman, Plaintiff-Appellant v. 111 Tenants Corp., Defendant-Respondent, 6707 Co-Op's Resolution Against Subleases Found Valid Even if Shareholder Was Sole Target http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202552955286 Appellate Division, First Department 1202552830266 Sullivan v. Harnisch, et al., No. 82 At-Will Doctrine Denies Protection for Compliance Head http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202552974182 New York State Court of Appeals 1202552974182 USA v. Westchester County, 06 Civ. 2860 County to Appeal Ruling It Violated Housing Pact http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202552961551 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202552961551 O'Neill v. NY University, 651322/10 Researcher's Retaliation Suit Against University Is Reinstated http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202552961591 Appellate Division, First Department 1202552961591 People v. Maurice Greenberg, 401720/05 Ruling Backs Trial on All Claims Against Greenberg by State A.G. http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202552961392 Appellate Division, First Department 1202552961392 Madris v. Martine Tours, Inc., 114306/10 Court Rejects Immunity Bid for Traffic Guard in Bus Mishap http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202552961356 Supreme Court, New York County, Part 52 1202552961356 King County v. IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, 09 Civ. 8387 Judge Narrows Claims but Allows Suit Against Rating Agencies to Proceed http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202552960589 U.S. District Court, Southern District 1202552960589