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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

World Trading Corp. v. Kolchin

The plaintiff sought to permanently enjoin the defendant from arbitrating disputes, arguing that the defendant union's change in affiliation from the American Federation of Labor to the Committee for Industrial Organization, along with a name change, altered its legal entity and invalidated their contract. The court disagreed, holding that a union's identity, structure, operation, constitution, by-laws, officers, and membership remain the same despite changes in affiliation and name. The court affirmed that such changes do not affect the union's rights or responsibilities under existing contracts. Therefore, the court found no basis to support the plaintiff's contention.

union affiliationarbitration disputeinjunctioncontract validityorganizational identitylabor lawname changelegal entitytrade unionsAmerican Federation of Labor
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 21, 1982

In re the Claim of Pankiewicz

Claimant was a customer service representative for New York Telephone Company who applied for unemployment benefits after his job terminated. He refused a subsequent temporary job offer from the employer, citing changes in union representation, decreased salary and benefits, and extensive travel requirements. An Administrative Law Judge initially ruled against him, but the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board found good cause for refusal. The employer appealed. The appellate court affirmed the Board's decision, agreeing that the combination of extensive travel at an unreasonable distance and reduced pay and benefits constituted good cause, although it disagreed that the change in union representation alone was sufficient.

Unemployment BenefitsJob RefusalGood CauseLabor LawUnion MembershipSalary DecreaseTravel Requirements
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Case No. ADJ10536494, ADJ9591439
Regular
May 15, 2019

RICARDO VILLAREAL vs. CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES/AGRIUM U.S., INC.; ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for removal, reversing a prior order that denied a change of venue. The applicant, having moved to Ceres, California, and retained new counsel in Modesto, argued that this relocation constituted good cause for changing the venue from Oxnard to Stockton. The WCAB found that the applicant's change of residence and counsel, coupled with the desire to litigate closer to his new home and legal representation, provided sufficient good cause for the venue change. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the denial and ordered the case venue transferred to the Stockton District Office.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueLabor Code section 5501.5Labor Code section 5501.6WCABGood CauseSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmDistrict OfficeVenue Authorization
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Difilippo v. Edison

A claimant, residing in New York City and injured in the Bronx, sought to change the venue of his workers' compensation hearings from Manhattan to White Plains, Westchester County, citing convenience. The Workers’ Compensation Law Judge and subsequently the Workers’ Compensation Board denied this request, finding that the claimant failed to provide sufficient justification or evidence for the change, as required by Board rules. Additionally, the Board assessed a $250 penalty against the claimant's attorney for seeking review without reasonable grounds under Workers’ Compensation Law § 114-a (3) (ii). The appellate court affirmed the Board's decision in its entirety, upholding both the denial of the venue change and the imposition of the attorney penalty.

Workers' Compensation LawVenue ChangeAttorney SanctionAppellate ReviewAdministrative DecisionBurden of ProofProcedural RulesSufficiency of EvidenceNew York Labor LawJudicial Authority
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Case No. ADJ8546699
Regular
Apr 10, 2017

MARIA HERRERA vs. YONEKYU USA, INC., SOMPO JAPAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, TRAVELERS DIAMOND BAR, BROADSPIRE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to lien claimants Preferred Scan and Tower Imaging, rescinding the dismissal of their liens. The WCAB found that the notices of representation filed by the lien claimants' representative at the lien trial, despite not being formal "change of representation" notices, were sufficient under WCAB Rule 10774.5(e)(2) because no prior representation notice was on file. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings before a different judge.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationWCJDismissed LiensNotice of RepresentationWCAB Rule 10774.5Lien TrialRepresentative AppearanceRescinded Orders
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 28, 2005

Collins v. Glenwood Management Corp.

Plaintiff Lance Collins, injured at a Manhattan construction site, initiated an action in Bronx County based on claimed residency. Defendants moved to change venue to Orange County, presenting evidence like DMV records and an affidavit from a Bronx building owner suggesting Collins resided in Orange County. Plaintiffs opposed, offering tax returns and affidavits asserting Bronx residency, and arguing the defendants' motion was untimely. The IAS court initially denied the venue change, deeming it untimely. However, the appellate court reversed, finding the defendants' motion timely given the conflicting evidence on Collins' residency, and remanded the case for a hearing to resolve these factual disputes.

VenueChange of VenueResidency DisputeAppellate DivisionBronx CountyOrange CountyCivil ProcedureCPLRCredibilityFactual Issues
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
May 06, 1992

Kudelski v. 450 Lexington Venture

Plaintiff, a laborer, was injured during the course of his employment at a construction project. The Supreme Court initially granted defendants' motion and third-party cross-motions to change venue from Bronx County to Queens County. Additionally, summary judgment was granted, dismissing the complaint against Big Apple Wrecking Corp. (Big Apple) and S&H Bricksales Corporation (S&H) on the grounds that the Workers’ Compensation Law provided the plaintiff’s exclusive remedy against them. This was based on findings that S&H functioned as either an alter ego or a joint venturer of Big Apple, sharing employees, equipment, supervisors, offices, officers, directors, and stockholders. The appellate court unanimously affirmed both the change of venue and the dismissal of the complaint, upholding the application of the Workers’ Compensation Law exclusivity provisions.

Exclusive RemedyVenue TransferSummary Judgment DismissalCorporate Alter EgoJoint EmploymentConstruction Site InjuryAppellate AffirmationLabor Law ExclusivityThird-Party LiabilityWorkers' Compensation Law
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Case No. ADJ8750816
Regular
Jul 31, 2014

KAMIKA BEASLEY vs. SECURITAS, SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, reversing the prior denial of a change of venue. The applicant demonstrated good cause by residing in Vallejo, her injury occurring in Sacramento, and no longer having an attorney in the original Anaheim venue. Therefore, the case venue was changed to the Oakland district office, and the trial was continued.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardPresiding Workers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgePetition to Change VenuePetition for Change of VenueGood CauseMandatory Settlement ConferenceApplication for Adjudication of ClaimIndustrial Injury
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Smith v. Sipe

The dissenting opinion argues for the dismissal of a complaint alleging a breach of the duty of fair representation by a labor organization. The judge contends that merely providing incorrect advice, as alleged against the union representative, does not constitute the type of egregious conduct—arbitrary, discriminatory, or bad faith actions—that the duty of fair representation was established to prevent. While acknowledging a developing area of law where some courts have extended this duty to include negligence, the majority of jurisdictions maintain a stricter interpretation. The dissent emphasizes that the duty was created to prevent invidious treatment, not to address simple negligence. Therefore, the complaint's allegations are deemed insufficient to establish a cause of action for breach of this duty.

Duty of Fair RepresentationLabor LawUnion ConductGrievance ProcedureNegligenceArbitrary ConductBad FaithDiscriminatory ConductDissenting OpinionJudicial Interpretation
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 16, 2008

Garced v. Clinton Arms Associates

Plaintiff Troy Garced suffered burn injuries on premises controlled by defendant Clinton Arms Associates, initiating a lawsuit in Bronx County based on his alleged residency there prior to incarceration. The defendant successfully moved to change venue to Nassau County, arguing that the plaintiff lacked proper Bronx residency. The Supreme Court denied the plaintiff's subsequent motion to renew, finding that the new evidence was not sufficiently justified as previously unavailable. The appellate court affirmed the denial of the motion to renew and dismissed the appeal from the initial venue change, concluding that plaintiff failed to establish residency in Bronx County. A dissenting opinion argued that the plaintiff's affidavit and medical records created a factual dispute warranting a hearing on the residency issue.

Venue DisputeResidency RequirementIncarceration ImpactMotion to RenewSection 8 HousingAppellate ReviewBronx CountyNassau CountyPersonal InjuryBurn Injury
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