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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Valdivia v. Consolidated Resistance Co.

The plaintiff appealed an order from the Supreme Court, Westchester County, which had granted summary judgment to the defendant Consolidated Resistance Company of America, Inc., in a personal injury action. The appellate court reversed the lower court's order, denying the defendant's motion for summary judgment regarding claims asserted against it. It determined that the defendant failed to present sufficient evidence to dismiss the plaintiff's Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) causes of action. Furthermore, the court found the dismissal of Labor Law § 200 and common-law negligence claims premature, given that discovery was incomplete. The case was remanded, allowing the defendant to potentially renew motions after discovery has concluded.

personal injurysummary judgmentLabor Lawnegligencediscoveryappellate reviewconstruction accidentproperty ownerpremises liabilityworkplace safety
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Case No. OAK 0295096
Regular
Sep 14, 2007

DAVID JONES vs. CSAA and ACE/ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an order that denied sanctions against defense counsel. The applicant's attorney sought sanctions based on allegations of bad faith tactics in resisting a deposition fee and in subsequent payment negotiations, arguing the defense repeated arguments previously rejected in a similar case. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found no new evidence and maintained that the defense's actions did not rise to the level of bad faith warranting sanctions.

WCABReconsiderationSanctionsLabor Code §5813Bad Faith TacticsDeposition FeePeden v. Lockheed MartinLabor Code §5710Attorney's FeesStanding
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Eustace v. Millard Fillmore Hospital

The Supreme Court properly granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment, which was unanimously affirmed on appeal without costs. The plaintiff, an at-will employee, had no valid claim for breach of contract or wrongful discharge. Additionally, the plaintiff's Human Rights Law claim, alleging termination due to resistance and complaints about a co-worker's homosexual advances, was dismissed. The court found that the alleged remarks were not sexually suggestive or specifically directed at the plaintiff, and there was no evidence that the defendant condoned the remarks or terminated the plaintiff due to her complaints.

Employment LawAt-Will EmploymentSummary JudgmentWrongful TerminationBreach of ContractHuman Rights LawSexual Harassment AllegationsAppellate AffirmationDiscrimination ClaimErie County
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Case No. ADJ8810795
Regular
Jul 21, 2014

MARIA AGUIRRE vs. LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. This decision affirmed the award of attorney's fees to the applicant under Labor Code section 4651.3. The Board found that the defendant's continued pursuit of terminating temporary disability benefits, despite medical evidence indicating ongoing disability and a subsequent withdrawal attempt, triggered the attorney fee liability. This denial upholds the principle that applicant's attorney fees are awarded for successfully resisting a petition to terminate benefits, regardless of the defendant's intent.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 4651.3attorney's feesPetition to Terminatetemporary disabilitystrict liability statutemedical reportingdepositionPTP
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 11, 1979

In re Ikem B.

This is a concurring opinion by Justice Sullivan regarding a petition of permanent neglect against a mother. The opinion agrees with reinstating the petition and remanding the matter for a dispositional hearing. Justice Sullivan disagrees with the finding that the agency made insufficient efforts to foster a mother-child relationship. The opinion details numerous attempts by the agency via letters and scheduled visits, which the mother largely ignored or failed to keep. It concludes that the agency demonstrated diligent efforts despite the mother's consistent resistance, thereby supporting the finding of permanent neglect.

Permanent NeglectChild WelfareParental RightsAgency EffortsFamily CourtVisitation RightsParental ContactDiligent EffortsOrder ReversedRemanded for Hearing
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Case No. ADJ1140810 (OAK 0206395)
Regular
Jul 22, 2009

FRANCISCA KOUMARIANOS vs. HADCO/ZYCON CORPORATION, ALLIANZ INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees awarded for defending an applicant's right to continuing medical treatment. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing that Labor Code section 4607 only allows fees when an applicant *resists an attempt to terminate* an existing award, not when they challenge an informal denial of specific treatment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, citing *Smith v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.*, which clarified that section 4607 does not permit fees for challenging a denial of specific treatment requests. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award of attorney's fees.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationAttorney's FeesLabor Code Section 4607Continuing Medical TreatmentAwardPetition to EnforceInformal DenialUtilization ReviewAgreed Medical Examiner
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

International Union of Electrical, Radio & MacHine Workers v. General Electric Co.

The plaintiff Union sought summary judgment to compel arbitration of eight grievances against the defendant Employer, arising from disputes under 1960 and 1963 collective bargaining agreements. The grievances concerned issues such as job openings, seniority in layoffs, disciplinary actions, and piecework pricing structures. The defendant resisted arbitration, claiming explicit contractual exclusions and, in one instance, a prior resolution by the National Labor Relations Board. The District Court, guided by federal labor policy favoring arbitration, analyzed each grievance and largely rejected the defendant's arguments, finding the matters arbitrable.

Labor LawArbitrationCollective Bargaining AgreementSummary JudgmentGrievance ProcedureSeniorityLayoffsDischargeNational Labor Relations BoardUnfair Labor Practice
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

People v. Rodriguez

The defendant, indicted for resisting arrest and DWI, filed a motion to prevent the District Attorney from using evidence of his refusal to take a chemical test at trial. The defendant argued that admitting such evidence violates his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination, despite a 1973 amendment to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 that permitted it. The court analyzed precedents, distinguishing between the non-testimonial nature of the test itself and the communicative nature of a refusal. It concluded that a refusal constitutes a communication, thus falling under Fifth Amendment protection. Consequently, the court granted the defendant's motion, ruling that such evidence is inadmissible.

Fifth AmendmentSelf-incriminationChemical Test RefusalDWIAdmissibility of EvidenceConstitutional RightsTestimonial EvidenceImplied Consent LawPreclusion MotionCriminal Procedure
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Estate of Panek

Theodore (Ted) Panek's will, which bequeathed a significant portion of his estate to the proponent, was challenged by eight objectants on grounds of undue influence. A jury in Surrogate’s Court found that while Ted had testamentary capacity, he was subjected to undue influence by the proponent, leading to the denial of probate. On appeal, the court affirmed the Surrogate’s decree. The appellate court found ample circumstantial evidence to support the jury's finding, noting the proponent's financial motive, her control over Ted's environment and finances, his fragile health, and her active efforts to isolate him and pressure him into making the will against his prior resistance.

Will ContestUndue InfluenceTestamentary CapacityProbate LawEstate AdministrationAppellate ReviewSurrogate's CourtCircumstantial EvidenceFiduciary RelationshipElder Abuse
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

KB Dissolution Corp. v. GREAT AMERICAN OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

This case addresses KBI's application to file a second amended complaint, which GAO resisted. KBI's initial claims on a promissory note were dismissed as premature due to GAO's pending counterclaims. The Court determined it had jurisdiction, despite GAO's appeal, because the appeal was from a non-final decision. The Court further found that GAO's counterclaims had reached a 'Final Resolution' according to the Asset Purchase Agreement, making KBI's claims no longer premature. Consequently, the Court granted KBI's application in part, vacating the prior dismissal of KBI's first, second, and fourth claims for relief, and denied it in all other respects.

Promissory NoteAsset Purchase AgreementBreach of ContractCounterclaimsJurisdictionAppealFinal ResolutionPrematurity of ClaimsVacated DismissalLeave to Amend
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