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Case No. 2019 NY Slip Op 01077
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 13, 2019

Matter of Simon

This disciplinary proceeding concerns attorney Alan Michael Simon, who was previously removed from his judicial position by the New York Court of Appeals for extensive judicial misconduct. The misconduct included bullying, ethnic smearing, poor temperament, engaging in a physical altercation, repeatedly threatening officials with contempt without cause, and improperly interfering in a political election. The Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District brought three charges of professional misconduct against Simon, alleging conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, conduct adversely reflecting on his fitness as a lawyer, and conduct involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, and misrepresentation. The court found the charges sustained under the doctrine of collateral estoppel, given the prior findings by the Court of Appeals. Despite Simon's arguments for mitigation, including his good faith and election as mayor, the court deemed his actions "truly egregious" and noted his continued lack of insight. Consequently, Alan Michael Simon was disbarred, effective immediately.

Attorney DisciplineJudicial MisconductDisbarmentProfessional MisconductCollateral EstoppelGrievance CommitteeAppellate DivisionRules of Professional ConductEthical ViolationsAttorney and Counselor-at-Law
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Case No. ADJ768780 (FRE 0249044)
Regular
Aug 31, 2015

ANDRE PARENTEAU vs. GRIEF BROTHERS, INC., TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and modified a prior order, affirming the award of $5,252.50 in attorney's fees and costs against lien claimant AMR Group. While acknowledging AMR Group's egregious and meritless conduct, including filing a faulty Declaration of Readiness to Proceed, the WCAB rescinded a separate notice of intent to sanction. This second sanction notice was deemed improper as a prior WCJ had already addressed and dismissed a similar sanction for the same conduct. The WCAB emphasized that reissuing a sanction notice for the same actions violated due process.

Petition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedAttorney's FeesCostsNotice of Intent to SanctionEgregious ConductFrivolous ConductWCJAdjudicated
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Case No. 2010 NY Slip Op 51549(U)
Regular Panel Decision

Milosevic v. O'Donnell

The motion court properly dismissed the fourth and fifth causes of action against Joost, which alleged negligence and intentional/wanton conduct. These claims failed under the theory of respondeat superior, as there was no evidence the coworker's alleged assault was within the scope of employment or condoned by Joost. Furthermore, the claims based on common-law negligence for sponsoring an event were also dismissed. The court found no allegations that Joost controlled the premises or was aware of the CFO's violent propensities when intoxicated. The decision highlighted that speculation about discovery would not prevent dismissal, and thus, the court did not need to address whether the claims were barred by the Workers' Compensation Law.

NegligenceRespondeat SuperiorAssaultEmployer LiabilityVicarious LiabilityCommon-Law NegligencePremises LiabilityWorkers' Compensation LawAppellate ReviewDismissal
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 04, 2007

FCI Group, Inc. v. City of New York

This case involves an action brought by a contractor against the City of New York and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) for the balance due on a construction contract. The defendants contended that the plaintiff forfeited its right to further payment due to the attempted bribery of two city employees by the plaintiff's president. The Supreme Court initially denied the defendants' motion for summary judgment, but this Court reversed that decision. It found that the contract's narrow alternative dispute resolution clause was inapplicable to the dispute. Crucially, the Court concluded that the plaintiff was bound by the contract’s forfeiture provision and that its enforcement did not offend public policy, as the unlawful conduct was central to the performance of the contract, thereby barring recovery.

Construction ContractContract ForfeitureBriberyPublic PolicyAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Summary JudgmentUnlawful GratuitiesEthical ConductContract InterpretationNew York City Charter
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Addei v. State Board for Professional Medical Conduct

A surgeon's medical license was revoked by the State Board for Professional Medical Conduct due to findings of moral unfitness from sexual harassment of co-workers and fraudulent practice on employment applications. The petitioner challenged this determination via a CPLR article 78 proceeding. The court upheld the Committee's jurisdiction and the findings of moral unfitness and fraud, dismissing claims of statutory vagueness. However, the court deemed the penalty of license revocation excessively harsh and "shocking to one’s sense of fairness" given mitigating factors, equivocal findings on the fraud charge, and no impact on patient care. Consequently, the court indicated that the severe penalty should not stand.

Professional MisconductLicense RevocationMoral UnfitnessFraudulent PracticeSexual HarassmentEmployment ApplicationsDue ProcessVague StatuteDisproportionate PenaltyCPLR Article 78
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 02, 2009

People v. Andrus

Defendant appealed a judgment convicting him of attempted course of sexual conduct against a child. He argued his Miranda rights were violated, but the court found a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver. The court also rejected his claim that a social worker acted as a law enforcement agent without issuing Miranda warnings, noting the interview's timing and continuous custody. Furthermore, police deception regarding a polygraph did not coerce his statement or deny due process. His challenge to his Alford plea was unpreserved, and the sentence was deemed appropriate.

Miranda rightsWaiver of rightsRight to counselPolice interrogationSocial worker interviewLaw enforcement agencyVoluntariness of confessionPolice deceptionPolygraph examinationDue process
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Hason v. Department of Health

The petitioner, a physician, sought review of a determination by the Administrative Review Board for Professional Medical Conduct (ARB) which suspended his medical license. The ARB's decision was based on a prior California Board finding that the petitioner's ability to practice medicine was impaired by mental illness (bipolar affective disorder and narcissistic personality disorder). The court upheld the ARB's finding of professional misconduct, applying collateral estoppel to the California determination. However, the court found the penalty imposed by the ARB—a one-year suspension "and thereafter until such time as [petitioner] can demonstrate his fitness to practice medicine"—was not authorized by Public Health Law § 230-a. Consequently, the court modified the determination by annulling the penalty and remitted the matter to the ARB for the imposition of a statutorily appropriate penalty.

Medical License SuspensionProfessional MisconductPsychiatric ImpairmentMental IllnessBipolar Affective DisorderNarcissistic Personality DisorderCollateral EstoppelArticle 78 ProceedingAdministrative ReviewPenalty Annulment
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Case No. ADJ7711093
Regular
Nov 10, 2014

Fernando Sosa vs. Source One Staffing, CIGA by its Servicing Facility Patriot Risk Services, For Ullico, in liquidation

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified. The Board also granted removal on its own motion due to the lien claimant's repeated failure to appear at lien conferences and file proper objections. This conduct, along with filing an invalid petition, suggests potential bad faith and warrants a Commissioner's Conference to determine if sanctions should be imposed. The lien claim was ultimately dismissed by the WCJ for non-appearance.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFernando SosaSource One StaffingCIGAUllicoPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantCalifornia Physician NetworkLLCDenise Mejia
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Case No. ADJ7863229, ADJ7863244
Regular
Dec 03, 2014

ALICIA DE RAMOS vs. 99 CENTS ONLY STORES, BROADSPIRE SERVICES

This case involves a lien claimant, California Physician Network, LLC, whose successive petition for reconsideration was dismissed as untimely, unverified, and improper procedure. The Appeals Board is also initiating a sanctions hearing, pursuant to Labor Code § 5813, against the lien claimant and its representative for allegedly disrespectful and bad faith conduct. The claimant failed to appear at a lien conference, did not properly object to a dismissal notice, and filed procedurally defective petitions. The Board has removed the proceedings to consider imposing sanctions up to $2,500.

Reconsideration petitionSuccessive petitionUnverified petitionLabor Code section 5813SanctionsCommissioner's conferenceRemovalLien claimantDisrespectful remarksBad faith actions
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Case No. ADJ6928415, ADJ6927692, ADJ6928688
Regular
Apr 14, 2014

JOSE MELENDEZ vs. DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT LLC, TRAVELERS PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for reconsideration of an order imposing sanctions against applicant's attorneys, Daniel Ysabel and the Law Office of Ramin Younessi. The WCJ found their actions in pursuing attorney's fees after payment was made to be egregious and frivolous, violating Labor Code section 5813. The Board agreed that the attorneys continued needless litigation, failed to present evidence of reasonableness, and their petition for reconsideration was meritless. The attorneys are admonished for their conduct and warned that such behavior could lead to further sanctions.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Imposing SanctionsLabor Code Section 5813EgregiousFrivolousSanctionsApplicant's AttorneyMandatory Settlement ConferenceCompromise and Release
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