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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Director of the Assigned Counsel Plan v. Townsend

This case involves an appeal by the Director of the Assigned Counsel Plan from orders of the Supreme Court, New York County. The Director's applications sought to reduce vouchers for compensation for services other than counsel in multiple criminal cases. The Supreme Court denied these applications and, upon reconsideration, adhered to its decisions directing the processing of the vouchers. The Appellate Division unanimously affirmed these orders, finding no basis to disturb the lower court's determinations of "reasonable compensation" and "extraordinary circumstances" under County Law § 722-c. The court further ruled that such determinations are not reviewable by the Appellate Division, emphasizing that fiscal concerns regarding compensation should be addressed through administrative review processes.

Assigned Counsel PlanVoucher CompensationCriminal Defense ServicesAttorney CompensationSocial Worker CompensationCounty Law 722-cExtraordinary CircumstancesAppellate ReviewJudicial DiscretionAdministrative Review
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Case No. 5615/89; 2643/91
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Director of the Assigned Counsel Plan

The court denies the Director of the Assigned Counsel Plan of the City of New York's request for further reconsideration of 'reasonable compensation' awarded to expert witness Hillel Bodek in People v Toe and People v Hoe. Judge Goodman reaffirmed the original compensation, emphasizing that judicial determinations of expert fees under County Law § 722-c are not subject to administrative review by the Director. The court rejected arguments regarding excessive compensation, lack of specificity in orders, and the expert's qualifications, highlighting the confidentiality of reports and the judge's sole authority in such matters. The opinion clarified the roles of judges and administrators in the assigned counsel plan. The Director was ordered, under penalty of contempt, to process the payment of $5,200 and $200 for Bodek's services.

Expert Witness CompensationCounty Law § 722-cJudicial DiscretionAdministrative ReviewForensic Social WorkMental Health EvaluationConfidentiality of ReportsProfessional QualificationsExtraordinary CircumstancesContempt Order
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Case No. 2020 NY Slip Op 05204 [186 AD3d 1679]
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 30, 2020

Matter of Board of Mgrs. of Half Moon Bay Mar. Condominium v. Board of Directors of Half Moon Bay Homeowners Assn., Inc.

This case concerns a CPLR article 78 proceeding initiated by the Board of Managers of Half Moon Bay Marina Condominium and Maria Elena DiBella against the Board of Directors of Half Moon Bay Homeowners Association, Inc. The dispute arose over the voting rights of Marina directors on the HOA Board, which the HOA Board sought to restrict. The Supreme Court, Westchester County, ruled in favor of the petitioners, compelling the HOA Board to allow unrestricted voting. The Appellate Division affirmed this judgment, determining that the HOA's bylaws regarding voting rights were ambiguous. The court found that extrinsic evidence, including the HOA Board's historical practice, supported the interpretation that all directors had an unrestricted right to vote on all HOA matters.

Bylaws InterpretationVoting RightsCondominium LawHomeowners AssociationCPLR Article 78Contract InterpretationExtrinsic EvidenceBoard of DirectorsAppellate ReviewAmbiguity
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Maldonado v. Maryland Rail Commuter Service Administration

This case addresses whether a dismissed action, initially brought against a nonexistent entity with improper service, can be refiled against the intended defendant under CPLR 306-b (b). Plaintiff Maldonado was injured in 1992 and filed an action in 1995, naming "Maryland Rail Commuter Service Administration" based on signage, and attempting service on a temporary worker. This first action was dismissed because the named entity did not exist and service was ineffective. Plaintiffs then filed a second action, correctly naming "Maryland Mass Transit Administration." The Supreme Court allowed the second action, but the Appellate Division reversed, holding the first action was not timely commenced. The Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's decision, ruling that the resuscitative remedy of CPLR 306-b (b) is unavailable when the initial action failed to name an existing entity and lacked proper service, thus the first action was not "timely commenced" against the intended defendant.

Dismissed ActionNonexistent EntityImproper ServiceCPLR 306-b (b)Statute of LimitationsCommencement of ActionPersonal JurisdictionCure of DeficiencyAmendment of ComplaintAppellate Review
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 12, 1996

In Re Ralph Lauren Womenswear, Inc.

Stuart L. Kreisler, the debtor's former chief executive officer, moved to have his claim against Ralph Lauren Womenswear, Inc. (RLW) estimated for voting purposes in RLW's plan of reorganization. Kreisler argued most of his claim, arising from postpetition termination, was an administrative expense, with a smaller unsecured claim. The debtor, RLW, denied any claim. Chief Judge Tina L. Brozman conducted an evidentiary hearing to estimate the claim due to time constraints before the confirmation hearing. The court determined that Kreisler's severance claim would likely be allowed as a postpetition quantum meruit administrative expense, estimating his prepetition unsecured claim related to unpaid bonus at $279,000, and the severance portion of his prepetition claim at zero. The ruling also addressed disputes concerning EBIT calculation for bonus determination and the allocation of the bonus between pre- and post-petition periods.

BankruptcyClaim EstimationSeverance PayAdministrative ExpenseQuantum MeruitEmployment AgreementDebtor ReorganizationPostpetition ClaimPrepetition ClaimBonus Calculation
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Case No. Claim 230
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 20, 1994

Patterson v. Newspaper & Mail Deliverers' Union of New York & Vicinity

This case involves an appeal by Tribune New York Holdings, Inc. (NY Holdings) of an Administrator's denial of its motions to dismiss or for summary judgment in "Claim 230." Claim 230 originated from EEOC discrimination charges filed by employees of the New York Daily News, alleging ongoing racial discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, stemming from a larger class action suit against the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers’ Union and various publishers. NY Holdings argued that the claimants failed to prosecute diligently under Rule 41(b) and could not substantiate their discrimination claims for summary judgment under Rule 56(c). The District Court, granting deference to the Administrator's findings akin to an arbitrator's decision, affirmed the Administrator's denial of both motions. The court concluded that the Administrator did not abuse his discretion regarding diligent prosecution and that genuine issues of material fact regarding discrimination persisted, thereby precluding summary judgment, while cautioning against further delays.

Employment DiscriminationTitle VIICivil Rights Act of 1964Affirmative ActionConsent DecreeSummary JudgmentDismissal for Want of ProsecutionRule 41(b) Federal Rules of Civil ProcedureRule 56(c) Federal Rules of Civil ProcedureEEOC
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Case No. ADJ6984259
Regular
Apr 02, 2013

DEENNIS LANGSTON vs. CUSTOM BUILDING PROJECTS, INC., WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration for lien claimants AIM Radiology, Metrics Medical Group, and Noninvasive Therapeutics. Their liens were dismissed by the WCJ because they failed to pay the required lien activation fee *prior* to the lien conference. The Board found their argument that payment during the conference was sufficient was contrary to Labor Code Section 4903.06(a)(4) and Administrative Director Rule 10208(a). Furthermore, the Board cannot rule on the constitutionality of the statute as Noninvasive Therapeutics argued.

Lien activation feesWCABReconsideration deniedLabor Code Section 4903.06Administrative Director Rule 10208Proof of paymentLien conferenceDismissal with prejudiceConstitutional challengeArticle 14 Section 4
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Long Island Neurological Assocs., P.C. v. Highmark Blue Shield & Reed Smith LLP

Plaintiff Long Island Neurological Associates, P.C. sued Highmark Blue Shield and Reed Smith LLP for under-reimbursement of surgical services under ERISA. The case involved a 4-year-old patient who received complex out-of-network surgery from Dr. Schneider due to the unavailability of in-network providers. Highmark significantly under-reimbursed the billed amount and denied multiple appeals, failing to provide requested documentation. The patient's parents assigned their rights to the Plaintiff, leading Defendants to move for dismissal, asserting an anti-assignment provision in their Administrative Service Agreement (ASA). The Court denied the motion, ruling that the ASA is not an ERISA plan document and thus its anti-assignment clause is not binding on plan participants, confirming Plaintiff's standing. The Rule 12(b)(6) motion was also denied as abandoned.

ERISAMotion to DismissAnti-assignment clauseAdministrative Service Agreement (ASA)Plan DocumentSubject Matter JurisdictionStandingUnder-reimbursementOut-of-network providerHealth Insurance
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Case No. ADJ15951486, ADJ15951487
Regular
Aug 25, 2025

JEFF CRAIL vs. AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA, HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

The defendant, Amtrust North America and Hartford Fire Insurance Company, filed a Petition for Reconsideration of a Joint Findings of Fact and Orders (F&O) issued on May 20, 2025. The F&O had ordered the replacement of Panel Qualified Medical Examiner (PQME) Dr. Wiseman due to his failure to properly serve his report. The defendant argued that the court improperly interpreted Administrative Director Rule 31.5(a)(12) and that a Declaration of Readiness (DOR) does not constitute both an objection and a request for a replacement panel. The Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision to replace Dr. Wiseman. The Board's decision cited its en banc ruling in Vazquez v. Inocensio Renteria, reinforcing that a QME's failure to timely issue and serve a report, and engaging in ex parte communication by serving only one party, grants a party the right to seek replacement. The Board also emphasized the informal nature of pleadings in workers' compensation proceedings, as established in Perez v. Chicago Dogs, when addressing the applicant's DOR.

PQMEPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Findings of Fact and OrdersAdministrative Director RuleDeclaration of ReadinessIrreparable HarmMandatory Settlement ConferenceOncology PanelQualified Medical ExaminerProof of Service
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 27, 1998

Grubb v. Chater

Plaintiff Charisse Grubb initiated a challenge under the Social Security Act against the Commissioner's final decision regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The court initially denied the Commissioner's Rule 12(c) motion, reversing the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision, finding it lacked substantial evidence, particularly in rejecting the treating physician's opinion about the plaintiff's disability due to Type I diabetes. The case was remanded for benefits calculation. Subsequently, the Commissioner moved for reconsideration under Rule 59(e), revealing that the treating physician's report, central to the court's initial ruling, might have been altered. Citing potential fraud, the court granted the reconsideration motion, overriding its previous reversal. The case is now remanded to the Commissioner for further administrative proceedings, with specific instructions for the ALJ to verify the treating physician's report and potentially involve a medical advisor, all within 30 days. The court retains jurisdiction.

Social Security BenefitsDisability ClaimAdministrative Law JudgeTreating Physician RuleSubstantial Evidence ReviewPro Se RepresentationDiabetes MellitusReconsideration MotionRemandFunctional Capacity
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