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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. 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. 2021 NY Slip Op 02391 [193 AD3d 932]
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 21, 2021

Matter of Zamir F. (Ricardo B.)

The Administration for Children's Services appealed an order from the Family Court, Kings County, which had dismissed petitions alleging that Ricardo B. neglected Zamir F. through sexual abuse and derivatively neglected his other children, Elijah B., Jordan B., Jeremiah B., and Messiah B. The Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed the Family Court's order. It found that the petitioner had sufficiently established neglect and derivative neglect by a preponderance of the evidence, concluding that the testimony of the petitioner's child sexual abuse expert reliably corroborated Zamir's out-of-court statements. The court also determined that the Family Court had erred in its credibility assessment, particularly in preferring the father's expert's testimony. The matter was remitted to the Family Court for a dispositional hearing and the issuance of a dispositional order.

Child NeglectSexual AbuseDerivative NeglectFamily Court Act Article 10Corroboration of Child StatementsExpert TestimonyCredibility AssessmentAppellate ReviewParental DutiesRisk of Harm
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Case No. ADJ8543406
Regular
Jun 01, 2018

JOSE HERNANDEZ vs. ALBA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's denial of sanctions for delayed payment of interpreter services. The Board found that the interpreter services for the Compromise and Release were reasonable and necessary under AD Rule 9795.3. Defendant received the invoice on February 24, 2016, but did not pay it until August 2, 2017, exceeding the 60-day payment requirement of AD Rule 9795.4. Therefore, the Board rescinded the prior findings and returned the matter for further proceedings on the petitions for costs and sanctions.

WCABJoyce Altman InterpretersAD Rule 9795.4AD Rule 9795.3Labor Code Section 5813Petition for ReconsiderationFindings of FactCompromise and ReleaseInterpreter ServicesClaims Administrator
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In Re Spectrum Information Technologies, Inc.

This bankruptcy case concerns two motions: the Debtors' request to reject John Marchione's employment agreement and Marchione's application for his severance pay claim to be treated as an administrative expense. John Marchione, former president of a debtor subsidiary, was involuntarily terminated post-petition. The Court, presided over by Chief Judge Conrad B. Duberstein in the Eastern District of New York, ruled that the employment agreement was not an executory contract at the time of the rejection motion. Citing established Second Circuit precedent, the Court held that Marchione's severance pay, despite being calculated based on length of service, accrues entirely upon post-petition termination and thus qualifies as an administrative expense entitled to priority under the Bankruptcy Code. Consequently, the Debtors' motion to reject was denied, and Marchione's claim for $75,000 was granted administrative expense priority.

BankruptcyExecutory ContractsEmployment AgreementSeverance PayAdministrative ExpensePriority ClaimRejection of ContractChapter 11Debtor-in-PossessionSecond Circuit Precedent
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Case No. 2023 NY Slip Op 02305 [216 AD3d 630]
Regular Panel Decision
May 03, 2023

Lochan v. H & H Sons Home Improvement, Inc.

Ashram Lochan sued H & H Sons Home Improvement, Inc., 82 S 4 Associate Limited Liability Company, and Hassan Haghanegi for personal injuries sustained from falling off an unsecured ladder while painting, alleging Labor Law violations. The Supreme Court granted the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on liability against 82 S 4 Associate Limited Liability Company and, in effect, searched the record to award summary judgment against Hassan Haghanegi, denying the defendants' cross-motion to dismiss. The Appellate Division modified the order by deleting the award of summary judgment against Hassan Haghanegi, finding it improperly searched the record. However, it affirmed the grant of summary judgment against 82 S 4 Associate Limited Liability Company, concluding the plaintiff established a prima facie case and defendants failed to raise a triable issue. The court also affirmed the denial of the defendants' cross-motion, ruling they failed to establish the plaintiff was the sole proximate cause, a recalcitrant worker, or a volunteer.

Ladder AccidentPersonal InjurySummary JudgmentAppellate ReviewLabor Law § 240(1)Sole Proximate CauseRecalcitrant Worker DefenseUnsecured LadderConstruction Site SafetyWorker Fall
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Case No. 2017 NY Slip Op 04184 [150 AD3d 1589]
Regular Panel Decision
May 25, 2017

New York State Workers' Compensation Board v. Program Risk Management, Inc.

The New York State Workers' Compensation Board, acting as administrator and successor to the Community Residence Insurance Savings Plan, initiated legal action against various entities and individuals after the trust became severely underfunded. Defendants include Program Risk Management, Inc. (administrator), PRM Claims Services, Inc. (claims administrator), individual officers of PRM, the Board of Trustees, and Thomas Gosdeck (trust counsel). The plaintiff sought damages for claims such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and legal malpractice. The Supreme Court's order partially dismissed some claims and denied others. On cross-appeal, the Appellate Division, Third Department, modified the Supreme Court's order, notably reversing the dismissal of several breach of fiduciary duty claims and common-law indemnification against PRMCS, while affirming denials of motions to dismiss breach of contract, legal malpractice, and unjust enrichment claims. The court's decision was influenced by recent rulings in State of N.Y. Workers' Compensation Bd. v Wang.

Workers' Compensation LawGroup Self-Insured TrustBreach of ContractBreach of Fiduciary DutyLegal MalpracticeUnjust EnrichmentStatute of LimitationsEquitable EstoppelAlter Ego LiabilityCommon-Law Indemnification
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 16, 1969

In re the Estate of Joseph

In this appeal, the petitioner challenged a Surrogate's Court decree from Queens County, dated June 16, 1969, which denied her application for letters of administration after a nonjury trial. The decree was affirmed, with the court ruling that the petitioner, having appeared in an Alabama divorce action, could not relitigate the foreign court's jurisdiction over the decedent's residency. The dissenting opinion argued that the Alabama divorce, obtained in 1959, was a nullity under Alabama law due to the decedent's lack of domicile, and therefore should not be afforded full faith and credit. It highlighted that the petitioner received no benefits from the divorce, was unaware of it until the decedent's death in 1968, and the couple continued a marital relationship, suggesting the marriage remained valid. The dissent concluded there was no reason to deny the wife her rights to administration.

Letters of AdministrationAlabama DivorceForeign Divorce ValidityFull Faith and CreditDomicileJurisdictionIntestacySpousal RightsEquitable EstoppelLaches
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Everett v. A. S. Steel Rule Die Corp.

On review of submissions pursuant to section 500.4 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.4), the order was affirmed, with costs, for the reasons stated in the opinion by Justice John T. Casey at the Appellate Division. Chief Judge Wachtler and Judges Jasen, Meyer, Simons, Kaye, Alexander and Titone concurred with the decision.

Appellate ReviewCourt of AppealsJudicial ConcurrenceRules of CourtCase Law ReferencePrior Decision AffirmationJudicial ReviewAppellate Division Opinion
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Elias v. New York City Human Resources Administration

The Workers’ Compensation Board ruled that the claimant’s workers’ compensation benefits claim, filed on March 10, 1987, was timely. This decision came despite the claimant's initial failure to provide timely written notice, which was excused because the employer had actual notice of the injury. The claimant suffered a back injury on October 15, 1985, while at work, pushing a file cabinet. The Board found that the two-year Statute of Limitations under Workers’ Compensation Law § 28 did not bar the claim. The appellate court affirmed the Board's decisions, ruling in favor of the claimant.

Workers' CompensationStatute of LimitationsTimely NoticeActual NoticeBack InjuryEmployer LiabilityBoard DecisionAppealExcused NoticeOccupational Injury
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