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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Mayfield v. Employers Reinsurance Corp.

Calvin A. Mayfield claimed a July 24, 1973, injury while working for Texas Tubular Products, which was appealed by their insurer, Employers Reinsurance Corporation. The case centered on the admissibility of evidence regarding Mayfield's prior injuries and the sufficiency of evidence to support the jury's finding that he was not injured on the date in question. Mayfield's treating physician linked his condition to the 1973 injury, while the defense introduced evidence of other injuries and testimony suggesting no injury occurred on July 24, 1973. The jury found Mayfield was not injured, leading to a take-nothing judgment, which the appellate court affirmed, finding no error in the admission of evidence or the jury's finding.

Workmen's CompensationAdmissibility of EvidenceOther InjuriesSole Producing CauseJury FindingSufficiency of EvidencePrior ClaimsSettlementsLump Sum RecoveryHardship
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Sun Trading Distributing Co. v. Evidence Music, Inc.

Plaintiff Sun Trading Distributing Co., doing business as Muse Records and Landmark Records, filed a lawsuit against Evidence Music, Inc. and Kenwood Electronics Corp. alleging unfair competition under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act and New York State common law. The core of the complaint revolved around the defendants' alleged unauthorized exploitation of sound recordings by jazz artists John Hicks, Edward “Sonny” Stitt, and Antoine Roney. Sun Trading claimed false designation of origin (reverse passing off) for the Stitt recording and false advertising for the Roney recording, leading to consumer confusion. The court granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment on the Lanham Act claims, finding insufficient evidence of actual or likelihood of consumer confusion. Consequently, the court declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claims, dismissing them without prejudice, and denied the plaintiff's cross-motion to amend the complaint.

Lanham ActUnfair CompetitionTrademark InfringementCopyrightSound RecordingsJazz MusicConsumer ConfusionSummary JudgmentSupplemental JurisdictionBreach of Contract
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Home Insurance Co. v. Davis

Nathaniel Ray Davis, an employee of D & W Packing Company, claimed total and permanent disability due to chronic bronchitis as an occupational disease, allegedly caused by exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures at work. The jury found in his favor, but the carrier appealed, arguing insufficient evidence. Medical testimony conflicted on whether the bronchitis was caused by work conditions or merely aggravated, and whether it was an ordinary disease of life or due to smoking. The court found the evidence insufficient to support the jury's finding that Mr. Davis contracted an occupational disease and also found insufficient evidence regarding timely notice of injury to the employer. Consequently, the judgment was reversed and the case remanded for a new trial.

Occupational DiseaseChronic BronchitisMedical CausationFactual Insufficiency of EvidenceNotice of InjuryAggravation vs. CausationSmoking EtiologyWorkplace ConditionsJury Finding ReversalRemand for New Trial
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Case No. 10-19-00325-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 26, 2019

in the Interest of H.J.Y.S., a Child

This case involves an appeal by Frederica (the mother) and Maria (the maternal aunt) from a judgment that terminated Frederica's parental rights to H.J.Y.S., a child, and modified the parent-child relationship. Frederica appealed on grounds of improper service, insufficient evidence for termination, and jury charge error. Maria appealed the modification, citing insufficient evidence of a material and substantial change in circumstances and that it was not in the child's best interest. The appellate court found the evidence factually insufficient for termination under Section 161.001(b)(1)(E) but affirmed the termination under Section 161.001(b)(1)(N) (constructive abandonment) and the modification. The judgment of the trial court was modified to delete the finding under Section 161.001(b)(1)(E) and affirmed as modified.

parental rights terminationchild conservatorshipfamily law appealTexas Family Codechild's best interestsubstituted service of processfactual sufficiency of evidenceconstructive abandonmentparental deportationalcohol abuse concerns
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Case No. 4-85-00485-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 30, 1988

American Home Assurance Co. v. Rodriguez

Ana B. Rodriguez, an employee of Del Monte Corporation, suffered a back injury and filed a worker's compensation claim. She entered into a compromise settlement agreement with American Home Assurance Company for $3,600 and two years of future medical expenses. Rodriguez later sued to set aside the agreement, claiming misrepresentation regarding her injuries, as her condition was later diagnosed as a herniated disc requiring surgery, not just a sprain as initially reported by doctors. The trial court set aside the agreement. The Court of Appeals initially reversed, finding no evidence of misrepresentation or reliance. However, the Texas Supreme Court reversed the appellate court, finding some evidence to support the trial court's judgment and remanded for consideration of factual insufficiency. On remand, the Court of Appeals (majority opinion) affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding sufficient evidence that American Home used Rodriguez's doctor's reports (making the doctor its agent) and that Rodriguez relied on Dr. Williams' representations. A dissenting opinion argued that the evidence was factually insufficient to support the jury's findings of agency and reliance.

MisrepresentationWorkers' CompensationCompromise Settlement AgreementHerniated DiscAgency RelationshipFactual InsufficiencyRelianceBack InjuryAppellate ReviewSupreme Court Remand
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Case No. 2024 NY Slip Op 05844 [232 AD3d 1044]
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 21, 2024

People v. Baez

Defendant Saul Baez was convicted of course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree, stemming from allegations of sexual contact with a victim under 13. He appealed the judgment, arguing legal insufficiency of evidence and that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence. The Appellate Division affirmed the verdict regarding the weight of the evidence but reversed the judgment. The court found a Brady violation due to the prosecution's failure to timely disclose caseworker notes containing impeaching material, ruling that the delayed disclosure and the adverse inference charge were insufficient remedies. The matter was remitted to the Supreme Court for a new trial.

Sexual OffensesChild Sexual AbuseCourse of Sexual ConductBrady ViolationRosario MaterialDisclosure ObligationsImpeachment EvidenceAppellate ReviewWeight of EvidenceLegal Sufficiency
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Fluor Enterprises, Inc. v. Conex International Corp.

Conex International Corporation was awarded a $100 million judgment against Fluor Enterprises, Inc. and Leslie Antalffy for claims including tortious interference with existing contracts, business disparagement, and tortious interference with prospective contracts. The court reversed the judgment against Leslie Antalffy, rendering that Conex take nothing from him, due to legally insufficient evidence. For Fluor Enterprises, Inc., the court reversed the judgment and remanded the case for a new trial, finding the evidence factually insufficient to support the jury's liability findings. The opinion detailed the legal and factual sufficiency of evidence for each claim, including issues of malice, fraud, and the calculation of lost profits.

Business DisparagementTortious InterferenceLegal SufficiencyFactual SufficiencyDamages AssessmentLost ProfitsExemplary DamagesAppellate ReviewRemandJudgment Rendered
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Case No. 2021 NY Slip Op 04404
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 15, 2021

Matter of Decandia v. Pilgrim Psychiatric Ctr.

Claimant, a security and security officer, filed a workers' compensation claim nearly six years after allegedly being bitten by ticks in June 2013, seeking benefits for consequential Lyme disease. The Workers' Compensation Board reversed a Workers' Compensation Law Judge's award of benefits, ruling that the claim was untimely under Workers' Compensation Law § 28 and that there was insufficient medical evidence to establish Lyme disease or a causal connection to his employment. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decision, agreeing that the claim was untimely given the nearly six-year delay in filing and that the Board's finding of insufficient medical evidence for Lyme disease and causation was supported by substantial evidence.

Workers' Compensation Law § 28Timeliness of ClaimLyme Disease DiagnosisCausal RelationshipSufficiency of Medical EvidenceTick-borne DiseaseStatute of LimitationsAppellate Division Third DepartmentWorkers' Compensation BoardEmployer Liability
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Rodriguez v. Greiner

The petitioner, Robinson Rodriguez, sought a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his 1998 New York State Supreme Court conviction for first-degree sodomy. He argued that his due process rights were violated due to insufficient corroboration of the victim's unsworn testimony and overall insufficient evidence. The court, presided over by District Judge Gershon, reviewed the evidence presented at trial, including medical testimony, prompt outcry evidence, and the petitioner's statements to the police. Ultimately, the court concluded that the victim's unsworn testimony was sufficiently corroborated and that a rational trier of fact could have found the petitioner guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Consequently, the petition was denied, and a certificate of appealability was also denied.

Habeas CorpusSodomyChild Sexual AbuseSufficiency of EvidenceCorroborationUnsworn TestimonyAutistic VictimDue ProcessFederal PetitionState Conviction
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Case No. 2024 NYSlipOp 01595 [225 AD3d 1083]
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 21, 2024

Matter of Losquadro v. Nassau County Police Dept.

Claimant Dean V. Losquadro, a police officer, sustained injuries in February 2021, establishing a workers' compensation claim. He retired in December 2021 and subsequently argued his retirement was involuntary due to these injuries. The Workers' Compensation Law Judge initially found an involuntary retirement, but the Workers' Compensation Board modified this decision, concluding there was insufficient credible evidence to support an involuntary withdrawal from the labor market related to the disability from the February 2021 accident. The Board cited previous workers' compensation claims, the lack of a clear connection between the current disability and prior permanent partial disabilities in medical reports, and the presence of degenerative conditions. The Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's decision, finding that substantial evidence supported the Board's determination that the evidence was insufficient to establish an involuntary retirement.

Workers' CompensationVoluntary Withdrawal from Labor MarketInvoluntary RetirementDisability BenefitsMedical EvidenceSubstantial EvidenceCredibility DeterminationAppellate ReviewPolice Officer InjuryPermanent Partial Disability
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