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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re John Lack Associates, LLC

John Lack Associates, LLC, an agency placing waiters and bartenders, was audited by the Department of Labor, which determined these workers were employees, making John Lack liable for unemployment insurance contributions. This determination was upheld by an Administrative Law Judge and the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. On appeal, the court reversed the Board's decision, finding insufficient evidence of John Lack's control over the workers. The court noted that workers could refuse jobs, often worked for other agencies, provided their own equipment, and were supervised and directed by the client at events, who also paid their remuneration through John Lack. The case was remitted to the Board for further proceedings.

Employer-employee relationshipIndependent contractorUnemployment insurance contributionsAgency controlRight to controlRemittedAppellate reviewSubstantial evidenceUnemployment Insurance Appeal BoardLabor Law
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

I.G. Second Generation Partners, L.P. v. Reade

This case concerns an appeal from multiple orders of the Supreme Court, New York County, presided over by Justice Alice Schlesinger. The appellate court unanimously affirmed the dismissal of plaintiffs' claims for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, tortious interference with contract, and breach of implied contract. The court found that the malicious prosecution claim lacked probable cause, emphasizing that a prior judgment against the plaintiffs created a presumption of probable cause not overcome by subsequent reversal. The abuse of process claim failed as there was no indication of perverted use of process for a collateral advantage. Furthermore, the tortious interference claim was barred by the Noerr-Pennington doctrine, and proposed amendments for implied contract theories were properly denied due to a lack of meeting of the minds and absence of unjust enrichment.

malicious prosecutionabuse of processtortious interference with contractbreach of implied contractNoerr-Pennington doctrineprobable causeamendment of complaintunjust enrichmentaffirmationappellate review
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Case No. ADJ7172643; ADJ7172641
Regular
Apr 02, 2012

JUSTIN MILLER vs. PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

This case involves an applicant whose workers' compensation claims were dismissed by the WCJ for lack of activity and prosecution. The applicant sought reconsideration, arguing due process violations and non-compliance with dismissal procedures. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the applicant's objections vague and lacking specific reasons for the lack of prosecution despite ample opportunity. A dissenting opinion argued that the dismissal constituted an abuse of discretion as the applicant had indicated an intention to prosecute the claim.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Order Dismissing Applicationswithout prejudicePetition for Dismissallack of activity and prosecutionNotice of Intent to Dismiss Applicationsobjections overruleddue process rights violatedCalifornia Code of Regulations title 8 section 10582
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Ozuna v. Southwest Bio-Clinical Laboratories

Plaintiff Daisy Ozuna appealed the dismissal of her lawsuit against Southwest Bio-Clinical Laboratories for want of prosecution. She contended that the dismissal was an abuse of discretion and that any failure to litigate her case with due diligence was caused by her previous attorneys. The trial court had dismissed the case for both failure to appear at the dismissal hearing and lack of due diligence in prosecution. The appellate court affirmed the dismissal, finding that the trial court acted within its discretion regarding the lack of diligence. The court also clarified that Rule 165a(3)'s reinstatement provision, applicable to failures to appear, does not apply to dismissals based on a lack of diligent prosecution.

dismissalwant of prosecutionappellate reviewabuse of discretiondue diligenceattorney responsibilityTexas Civil ProcedureRule 165a interpretationreinstatement of caseworkers' compensation claim
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Tripodi v. Local Union No. 38, Sheet Metal Workers' International Ass'n

Plaintiff Anthony Tripodi initiated a lawsuit against Local Union No. 38 and its counsel, Dubin, for malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. The case, initially filed in Connecticut, was transferred to the Southern District of New York. The central jurisdictional challenge arose from the Union's status as an unincorporated association with members in both Connecticut and New York, thereby destroying complete diversity of citizenship. The court, applying New York's choice of law rules, determined that New York law governed the substantive claims, which rendered the Union an indispensable party. Consequently, due to the lack of complete diversity and the indispensability of the Union, the court dismissed the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, advising the plaintiff to seek redress in state courts where both defendants could be pursued in a single action.

Malicious ProsecutionIntentional Infliction of Emotional DistressConnecticut Unfair Trade Practices ActSubject Matter JurisdictionDiversity JurisdictionIndispensable PartyChoice of LawNew York LawConnecticut LawFederal Rules of Civil Procedure
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Case No. 05-20-00644-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 25, 2022

Albert G. Hill, III v. Margaret Keliher, in Her Capacity as Personal Representative and Successor Independent of the Estate of Albert G. Hill, Jr., and Carol E. Irwin, in Her Capacity

This appeal concerns Albert G. Hill, III's (Hill III) claims for malicious prosecution, conspiracy, and aiding and abetting, which were dismissed by the probate court under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). Hill III alleged his criminal indictment for false statements on a home equity loan was influenced by his father, Albert G. Hill, Jr., and others, acting with malice and without probable cause. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal, ruling that the TCPA applied to Hill III's claims. The court found Hill III failed to establish a prima facie case, specifically lacking clear and specific evidence that false information knowingly supplied by appellees was the "but for" cause of his prosecution or that appellees lacked probable cause. The dismissal of criminal charges on procedural grounds was not deemed evidence of unjustifiable prosecution or lack of probable cause.

Texas Citizens Participation ActTCPAMalicious ProsecutionCivil ConspiracyAiding and AbettingAppellate ProcedureEvidentiary RulingPrima Facie CaseProbable CauseFree Speech
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Case No. MON 330286
Regular
Aug 24, 2007

, Applicant, JESUS MARTINEZ vs. WOODLAND HILLS CONTRY CLUB, EMPLOYER'S DIRECT INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an administrative law judge's order dismissing an applicant's claim for lack of prosecution. The applicant's attorney failed to respond to notices of intent to dismiss and did not provide reasons for reconsideration beyond requesting the dismissal be vacated. While the dismissal for lack of prosecution was affirmed, a dissenting commissioner believed removal should be granted regarding unpaid deposition fees.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicant's attorneyOrder of DismissalLack of prosecutionAppeals Board Rule 10582Industrial injuryFatigueLabor Code section 5710Deposition feesPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

People v. Dean

The defendant appealed his conviction for rape in the second degree and endangering the welfare of a mentally incompetent person, stemming from sexual intercourse with a mentally impaired victim. Both the defendant and the victim had significant mental impairments, with the defendant functioning at a slightly higher level. The primary issue on appeal was whether the prosecution met its high burden of proving the victim's lack of mental capacity to consent. The appellate court reviewed the evidence, including the long-standing relationship between the defendant and victim, their families' awareness, and evidence of mutual affection. Ultimately, the court found the prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim lacked the mental capacity to consent under the specific circumstances. Consequently, the judgment of conviction was reversed, and the indictment dismissed.

Criminal LawSexual OffensesRape Second DegreeEndangering WelfareMentally Incompetent PersonCapacity to ConsentAppellate ReviewWeight of EvidenceParens PatriaeSexual Assault
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Ahmed v. Immigration & Naturalization Service

Kalim Ahmed filed a lawsuit against the INS in February 1993, requesting a writ of mandamus to compel the issuance of a work authorization card, claiming he had applied for temporary resident status as a Special Agricultural Worker. The INS moved to dismiss the complaint, citing lack of jurisdiction under Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(1) and failure to prosecute under Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(b), noting Ahmed's non-responsiveness to discovery requests and the motion itself. The Court granted the defendant's motion, concluding that Ahmed failed to demonstrate a clear right to the requested relief, thus lacking mandamus jurisdiction. Additionally, the Court found sufficient grounds to dismiss the case with prejudice due to Ahmed's prolonged and extensive inactivity, constituting a failure to prosecute his claim diligently.

MandamusJurisdictionFailure to ProsecuteImmigration LawWork AuthorizationTemporary Resident StatusSpecial Agricultural Worker ProgramFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureDismissalJudicial Discretion
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Case No. NO. 2-06-418-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Aug 31, 2007

Dolores Zarnow, as Administrator of the Estate of Allen Zarnow, M.D. v. Clinics of North Texas

Dolores Zarnow, as administrator of the Estate of Allen Zarnow, M.D., appealed a summary judgment granted in favor of Clinics of North Texas. Dr. Zarnow, a former partner and physician-employee, was terminated after firearms and alleged explosive materials were found in his office, leading to a criminal investigation and his arrest, though he was not indicted. Dolores Zarnow asserted claims for malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, tortious interference, fraudulent inducement, and breach of contract. The appellate court affirmed the summary judgment on malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and wrongful suspension/termination claims, finding no evidence for some and lack of merit for others. It dismissed pretermination breach of contract and fraudulent inducement claims due to lack of standing/privity. However, the court reversed and remanded the tortious interference claim, as it was not adequately addressed in the summary judgment motion.

Malicious ProsecutionIntentional Infliction of Emotional DistressInvasion of PrivacyBreach of ContractTortious InterferenceSummary JudgmentAppellate ReviewEmployment TerminationPartnership AgreementFirearms Policy
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