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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Lewis v. Indian Springs Land Corp.

Thomas E. Lewis appeals the denial of his special appearance, arguing a lack of personal jurisdiction in Texas. Appellees (Indian Springs Investment Partners, Ltd., Beltway Development Corporation, Indian Springs Joint Venture, and Indian Springs Land Corporation) sued Lewis, a Florida resident, regarding his distribution of funds from Indian Springs Land Corporation. The appellees allege claims including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, fraud, misappropriation of funds, and statutory theft. The dispute stems from a series of business transactions spanning several years concerning the acquisition and development of property in California, where Lewis held various interests in Texas-based entities and served as president of ISLC. The court concluded that Lewis is subject to specific jurisdiction in Texas due to his extensive, purposeful contacts with the state, including multiple visits, negotiations, contractual relationships governed by Texas law, and direct involvement with Texas-based entities. The court also found that exercising jurisdiction comports with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Therefore, the trial court's order denying Lewis's special appearance is affirmed, and the case is remanded for trial on the merits.

Personal jurisdictionSpecific jurisdictionPurposeful availmentMinimum contactsDue processSpecial appearanceBreach of contractBreach of fiduciary dutyFraudMisappropriation of funds
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Indian Harbor Insurance v. Global Transport System, Inc.

Indian Harbor Global Insurance Company filed a complaint against Global Transport System seeking a declaratory judgment that it was not obligated to indemnify Global for the loss of Barge MST 17, and a stay of arbitration proceedings. Global moved to dismiss the complaint and compel arbitration, relying on a binding arbitration clause in their insurance policy. The dispute arose after the Barge MST 17 sank following Global's attempt to amend its policy for navigation coverage, which Indian Harbor claimed was not properly accepted. The court, presided over by District Judge Sweet, granted Global's motion, dismissing the complaint and compelling Indian Harbor to proceed to arbitration, finding that the broad arbitration clause covered disputes regarding policy modifications or terminations.

Arbitration AgreementInsurance Coverage DisputeMaritime LawPolicy EndorsementContract InterpretationFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureFederal Arbitration ActMotion to DismissDeclaratory ReliefSeaworthiness
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Case No. ADJ9519790
Regular
Sep 10, 2019

MARK CARREON vs. CLEVELAND INDIANS, SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

This case concerns the Cleveland Indians' petition for reconsideration, arguing that California workers' compensation jurisdiction is barred under Labor Code Section 3600.5(d) due to the applicant's last year of employment with the Jackson Diamond Cats. The Board affirmed the original award, finding the Indians failed to meet their burden of proving the exemption. The applicant's employment with the Diamond Cats was not established as "professional athlete" employment under the statute, nor was it proven that the Diamond Cats qualified for exemption under Section 3600.5(c) as the applicant did not work in California for that team. Furthermore, the Indians failed to identify or prove any other law exempting the Diamond Cats from California jurisdiction.

Labor Code 3600.5WCAB jurisdictionprofessional athlete exemptioncumulative trauma injuryMark CarreonCleveland IndiansSan Francisco GiantsCIGAGallagher BassettJackson Diamond Cats
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 17, 2014

Scottsdale Insurance v. Indian Harbor Insurance

Scottsdale Insurance Company, an excess insurer, sued Indian Harbor Insurance Company, a primary insurer, alleging bad faith and gross disregard for failing to settle an underlying personal injury lawsuit involving Linzy Dickson within the primary policy limits. Dickson, a construction worker, sustained severe injuries and underwent spinal fusion surgery, leading to a $2.5 million settlement which required Scottsdale to pay $1.5 million. Both parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The court denied both motions, finding material disputed facts regarding Indian Harbor's alleged gross disregard and whether it caused the loss of an opportunity to settle the case for $1 million or less, thus necessitating a jury trial.

Insurance DisputeBad Faith ClaimExcess InsurancePrimary InsuranceSettlement NegotiationsSummary Judgment MotionPersonal Injury LawsuitConstruction AccidentSpinal Fusion SurgeryDamages Assessment
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In Re the Arbitration Between Board of Education of Watertown City School District & Watertown Education Ass'n

This case consolidates two appeals, 'The Watertown Dispute' and 'The Indian River Dispute,' concerning public sector arbitration under New York's Taylor Law. Both cases involve education associations and school districts in disputes over changes to health insurance benefits, specifically increased employee copayments. The associations filed grievances, which the districts denied, leading to demands for arbitration. Lower courts granted stays of arbitration, applying the 'Liverpool two-step' protocol and finding the disputes non-arbitrable. The Court of Appeals reverses these decisions, clarifying that the 'Liverpool' protocol should be applied without an anti-arbitrational presumption. The Court emphasizes that the merits of a grievance are for the arbitrator, and a court's role is merely to determine if there's a reasonable relationship between the dispute's subject matter and the collective bargaining agreement. Finding that health insurance benefits are clearly related to the CBAs, the Court compels arbitration in both cases.

Public Sector ArbitrationTaylor LawCollective Bargaining AgreementGrievance ArbitrabilityHealth Insurance BenefitsCopayment IncreasesLiverpool Two-Step ProtocolJudicial Review of ArbitrationPresumption of ArbitrabilityCourt of Appeals (NY)
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Indian Harbor Insurance v. Factory Mutual Insurance

The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ("Penn") and Indian Harbor Insurance Company ("Indian Harbor") sued Factory Mutual Insurance Company ("FM") seeking a declaratory judgment regarding insurance coverage for damages Penn sustained at its veterinary hospital due to a Salmonella outbreak. FM moved to transfer the venue from the Southern District of New York to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, citing convenience of parties and witnesses and the interests of justice. The Court considered factors such as the locus of operative facts being in Pennsylvania, the convenience of key witnesses like FM's adjuster, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania's familiarity with the governing law and lighter docket. The Court ultimately granted FM's motion, finding that the balance of factors strongly favored transferring the case.

Venue TransferDeclaratory JudgmentInsurance Coverage DisputeProperty LossSalmonella OutbreakVeterinary HospitalForum Selection ClauseChoice of LawJudicial EconomyInter-district Transfer
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Case No. ADJ2238226
Regular
Mar 04, 2013

JUDINE JACOBS vs. RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the dismissal of an applicant's claim, finding it lacked jurisdiction due to Indian tribal sovereign immunity. The applicant, a nurse, claimed a psyche injury while employed by Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. (RSB). RSB, despite being incorporated under California law, was deemed a governmental entity linked to tribes and serving federal policy, thus entitled to sovereign immunity. The Board found no evidence of an explicit waiver of this immunity.

Tribal sovereign immunityWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndian Healthpsyche injurynursefindings and orderjurisdictionpetition for reconsiderationreport and recommendationadministrative law judge
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Matter of Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC v. New York State Department of State

Petitioners, identified as the owners and operators of Indian Point Energy Center, appealed a judgment that dismissed their challenge to a modification by respondents, the Secretary of State, Department of Environmental Conservation, and Department of State. The modification extended a statutorily protected environmental habitat in the Hudson River, now called 'Hudson Highlands,' impacting the area near Indian Point. Petitioners argued that the modification lacked a rational scientific basis, constituted formal rulemaking without proper procedure, and that the denial of their discovery requests was an abuse of discretion. The Appellate Division affirmed the Supreme Court's judgment, deferring to the agencies' interpretation of their regulations and finding the modification rational, not formal rulemaking, and the discovery denial justified.

Environmental ProtectionHabitat ModificationAgency DeferenceCPLR Article 78Declaratory JudgmentRegulatory InterpretationScientific EvidenceFormal RulemakingAdministrative ProcedureDiscovery Denial
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Oneida Indian Nat. of New York v. Madison County

The Oneida Indian Nation of New York filed a complaint challenging foreclosure actions initiated by Madison County on Nation-owned lands. The County's repeated initiation and withdrawal of foreclosure proceedings, followed by a decision to proceed without withdrawal after a Supreme Court ruling in a related case (Sherrill), prompted the Nation to seek a preliminary injunction. The court, invoking the All Writs Act, granted the injunction to prevent the state court foreclosure actions from rendering the federal court's jurisdiction moot and to preserve its ability to decide the complex issues of tribal land amenability to foreclosure. The decision emphasized the significance and complexity of the case, requiring a stay of state proceedings to allow for proper development of the record. The Nation was required to post a $3,000,000.00 security.

Indian LawTribal SovereigntyProperty TaxationForeclosureFederal JurisdictionAll Writs ActPreliminary InjunctionIntergovernmental RelationsState Court InterferenceAbstention
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Engelman v. Girl Scouts-Indian Hills Council, Inc.

Plaintiff, a long-term employee, was terminated by the Girl Scouts-Indian Hills Council, Inc. and its executive director, Denise Newvine, after sustaining a permanent partial disability. Prior to termination, his job description was altered to include heavy lifting, and his assistant's hours were reduced. Plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging disability discrimination, and later applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. The defendants' motion for summary judgment was partially denied by the Supreme Court, allowing the disability discrimination claim to proceed. The appellate court affirmed this denial, ruling that plaintiff presented a prima facie case of discrimination. The court highlighted outstanding questions of fact regarding reasonable accommodations and the consistency of plaintiff's SSDI application with his ability to perform job duties, precluding summary judgment.

Disability DiscriminationSummary JudgmentAppealHuman Rights LawAmericans with Disabilities ActReasonable AccommodationSocial Security Disability InsuranceEmployment TerminationPrima Facie CaseBroome County
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