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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Motise v. America Online, Inc.

Michael V. Motise initiated this action against America Online, Inc. in March 2004, alleging unlawful disclosure of his screen name. America Online moved to dismiss or transfer the case, citing a forum selection clause in its Member Agreement mandating disputes be heard in Virginia. The court examined whether Motise, as a user accessing his step-father's account, was bound by the clause despite lacking direct notice. The court affirmed the enforceability of the forum selection clause through a 'derivative rights theory,' establishing that Motise's access was contingent on his step-father's acceptance of the terms. Consequently, the case was ordered to be transferred to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Forum selection clauseDerivative rightsConstructive noticeTerms of serviceTransfer of venueFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureInternet lawUser agreementContract enforceabilityJurisdiction
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Evolution Online Systems, Inc. v. Koninklijke Nederland N.V.

This case, on remand from the Second Circuit, involves claims of breach of contract, copyright infringement, and quantum meruit. The Court had previously dismissed the complaint, citing a forum-selection clause mandating litigation in the Netherlands. The Second Circuit remanded to clarify whether a contract with such a clause existed and if it should be enforced, or if dismissal was appropriate on forum non conveniens grounds. The District Court affirmed that a binding contract with a mandatory Netherlands forum-selection clause existed and should be enforced due to significant partial performance and mutual intent to be bound, despite the lack of a signed document. The court also determined that even without the clause, the case would be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, as the Netherlands offers an adequate alternative forum and is more convenient based on public and private interest factors, including the location of proof and the applicability of Dutch law.

Contract disputeCopyright infringementQuantum meruitForum-selection clauseForum non conveniensInternational litigationDutch lawNew York lawSecond Circuit remandBreach of contract
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Case No. ADJ8290334
Regular
May 23, 2016

MARTHA GALVEZ vs. HEY BABY OF CALIFORNIA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for removal, rescinding a WCJ's order that continued a lien trial to obtain documents from the anti-fraud unit regarding a potential Labor Code section 4615 stay. The Board found that with the Department of Industrial Relations now publishing relevant documents online, discovery should be reopened for the parties to review these materials. This action aims to resolve the section 4615 issue efficiently and obviate the need for the WCJ's direct involvement with the anti-fraud unit. If a dispute persists after reviewing the online documents, parties can seek a new hearing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalAnti-Fraud UnitLabor Code Section 4615Due ProcessWCJDepartment of Industrial RelationsLien ClaimantStay of LienIndicted Provider
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Case No. 2024 NY Slip Op 24027 [82 Misc 3d 1068]
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 30, 2024

People v. Clifford

This case involves the prosecution of Jasmine Clifford, Nadayza Barkley, R.V., and J.O. in New York County for charges related to the falsification and purchase of COVID-19 vaccine cards. Clifford and Barkley are accused of selling hundreds of falsified cards and entering false information into the NYSIIS database. R.V. and J.O. are alleged purchasers of these cards. The court granted the motions to dismiss for R.V. and J.O., citing their individual circumstances, the less serious nature of their alleged offenses, and a lack of proven specific harm. However, the court denied the motions for Clifford and Barkley, emphasizing the seriousness of their actions in profiting from the scheme and tampering with a state database.

Criminal PossessionForged InstrumentCOVID-19 VaccineVaccine MandatesDismissal in Interest of JusticeCPL 210.40NYSIIS DatabasePublic Health EmergencyProsecutorial DiscretionNew York Penal Law
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Trachtenberg v. Failedmessiah.com

Plaintiff Marisa Trachtenberg sued Scott Rosenberg and Failedmessiah.com for defamation, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, stemming from an online article that falsely reported her arrest for child sex abuse. The case, initially filed in Queens County Supreme Court, was removed to federal court where the defendants moved for dismissal of all claims. The District Court granted the motion, concluding it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defamation claim under New York's long-arm statute, as the defendant's out-of-state online publication activities did not constitute sufficient "transacting business" within the state. Additionally, the negligence and IIED claims were dismissed for failing to state a claim, being considered duplicative of the defamation claim and lacking the requisite elements, respectively. The court also denied the defendants' request for sanctions against the plaintiff, finding her arguments colorable.

DefamationNegligenceIntentional Infliction of Emotional DistressPersonal JurisdictionLong-Arm StatuteDue ProcessOnline Publication LiabilityInternet JurisdictionNew York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR)Motion to Dismiss
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Case No. ADJ8-481702
Regular
May 30, 2017

SALVATORE PUCCIO vs. ONLINE GRAPHICS AND FINISHING, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a worker who suffered orthopedic injuries from a fall and subsequently had a stroke in the hospital. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the stroke to be a compensable consequence of the industrial injury. This was based on the expert opinion that the necessity to withhold anticoagulation medication due to the orthopedic injuries directly increased the risk of the stroke. Therefore, the Board amended the original order to include the stroke as industrially caused, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Salvatore PuccioOnline Graphics and FinishingEmployers Compensation Insurance CompanyADJ8-481702Petition for ReconsiderationCompensable ConsequenceIndustrial InjuryAtrial FibrillationCerebral Vascular AccidentAnticoagulant Therapy
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Case No. ADJ6871732
Regular
Oct 26, 2019

TAMORA WHITFIELD vs. ONLINE CAR STEREO, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review a judge's award for Dr. Richards' services. While finding Dr. Sobol was the primary treating physician and referred applicant for lab tests, the Board determined the record lacked sufficient evidence to prove the reasonableness and necessity of Dr. Richards' specific treatments. Consequently, the original award was rescinded, and the case was remanded for further proceedings to develop the record regarding the exact services provided by the lien claimant.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardLumbosacral spine injuryDr. RichardsOfficial Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS)Labor Code Section 4622Treatment lienReasonableness of chargesPrimary treating physician
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Case No. ADJ8481702
Regular
Aug 16, 2017

SALVATORE PUCCIO vs. ONLINE GRAPHICS AND FINISHING, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought to overturn a prior decision that found the applicant's stroke was a compensable consequence of his admitted industrial injury. The Board found that the medical decision to withhold anticoagulation treatment for the applicant's pre-existing atrial fibrillation, due to the necessity of surgery for his industrial injury, was a contributing cause of his stroke. Therefore, the stroke was deemed a foreseeable and compensable consequence of the industrial injury.

Compensable consequenceStrokeAtrial fibrillationAnticoagulation treatmentMedical decisionIndustrial injuryPetition for ReconsiderationOpinion and Order Denying PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardNovel circumstance
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Case No. ADJ8588344
Significant
Oct 26, 2017

Applicant vs. Garden Plating Co., Intercare Holdings Insurance Services

The Appeals Board, in an en banc decision, consolidates over 1,200 Petitions for Reconsideration filed by lien claimants concerning a DWC administrative action, dismisses the petitions as moot, and returns the individual cases to the trial level for adjudication.

En BancLien CasesPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code Section 4903.05(c) DeclarationDWC Administrative ActionMootDismissalConsolidationWCAB Rule 10589Suspension of Rule
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Case No. ADJ870019 (SFO 0455266) ADJ3218516 (SFO 0428166) ADJ322513 (SFO 0423213)
Regular
Oct 05, 2015

LINDA LECHNER vs. MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL, ARROWOOD INDEMNITY COMPANY

The Board granted reconsideration of the award for self-procured medical expenses for a walk-in bathtub. The applicant failed to provide a proper request for authorization (DWC Form RFA) from her treating physician. Therefore, the defendant was not obligated to conduct utilization review for the bathtub. The case is returned to the trial level for the applicant's physician to submit a correct request for retrospective authorization.

Utilization ReviewDWC Form RFAPrimary Treating PhysicianWalk-in BathtubSelf-Procured Medical ExpensesPetition for ReconsiderationSupplemental Findings and AwardRetrospective ReviewMedical NecessityIndustrial Injury
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