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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Sybron Corp. v. Wetzel

In this dissenting opinion, Justice Wachtler argues against the majority's decision regarding long-arm jurisdiction over De Dietrich, a New Jersey corporation. He contends that the mere hiring of a former employee (Wetzel) by De Dietrich, even with an inferred intent to obtain Sybron's trade secrets, does not constitute a "tortious act" required by CPLR 302 (subd [a], par 3) for establishing jurisdiction, especially without actual disclosure or use of trade secrets. Wachtler emphasizes the delicate balance between protecting trade secrets and ensuring employee mobility and fair competition. He warns that the majority's interpretation could create an overly broad cause of action, impeding skilled workers' ability to change employers. Consequently, he advocates for affirming the Appellate Division's dismissal of the suit against De Dietrich for lack of jurisdiction.

Long-arm jurisdictionTrade secretsUnfair competitionEmployee mobilityDissenting opinionCPLR 302NondomiciliaryTortious actJurisdictionCivil Practice Law and Rules
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Case No. 95 Civ. 7051
Regular Panel Decision

Dietrich v. Bauer

Non-party Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (AIB) sought reconsideration and reargument of a court order from August 9, 2000, requesting that the order be vacated or, in the alternative, for permission to submit additional evidence. AIB also requested a stay pending appeal if its motion was denied. Plaintiff Del Dietrich opposed the motion. The Court granted the motion solely for the limited purpose of clarifying its previous opinion regarding the definition of 'control' under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, particularly concerning parent-subsidiary relationships in document discovery. The Court, however, denied AIB's request to vacate the prior order and found AIB's arguments regarding the Hague Convention to be repetitive. The motion for a stay pending appeal was also denied, and AIB was ordered to produce the documents within ten days. Additionally, the parties were directed to attempt to reach an agreement on a confidentiality order.

Reconsideration MotionReargument MotionFederal Rules of Civil Procedure 60(b)Local Civil Rule 6.3Document DiscoveryCorporate ControlParent-Subsidiary RelationshipFederal Rule of Civil Procedure 45Interlocutory AppealStay
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

STUTIS v. De Dietrich Group

This case involves Gulf War Veterans suing Buchi Labortechnik AG and De Dietrich Process Systems, S.A., alleging injuries from chemical weapons supplied to Iraq. The defendants moved to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. Plaintiffs cross-moved for jurisdictional discovery and leave to amend their complaint to establish jurisdiction through the defendants' U.S. subsidiaries. The court examined New York law regarding general jurisdiction, specifically the 'agent' and 'mere department' theories for subsidiary liability. Finding insufficient factual allegations to establish jurisdiction over the foreign parent corporations or their subsidiaries, the court granted the defendants' motions to dismiss and denied the plaintiffs' requests.

Personal JurisdictionForeign CorporationSubsidiary LiabilityAgent TheoryMere Department TestRule 12(b)(2)Rule 15(a)Rule 4(k)(2)New York Civil Practice Law and RulesFederal Rules of Civil Procedure
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Case No. ADJ6808422
Regular
Dec 03, 2012

JORGE FUENTES vs. MICKE FARMS, AMERICAN ALL RISK LOSS, RISK ENTERPRISE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. The petition was dismissed because it was unverified, lacked proper service on all parties as required by regulation, and was impermissibly skeletal, failing to cite legal basis or specific record references. The lien claimant failed to cure these defects despite the WCJ's report and the defendant's answer highlighting the issues.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing Lien ClaimWCJLien ConferenceNotice of Intention to Dismiss Lienunverified petitionproof of serviceskeletal petitionLabor Code section 5902
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Case No. ADJ2737564 (SBR 0322205)
Regular
Nov 10, 2009

Oscar G. Sanchez vs. DIETRICH INDUSTRIES, ST. PAUL/TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an opinion and order granting reconsideration and decision after reconsideration. The Board reaffirmed that the 2005 permanent disability rating schedule applied, denying the applicant’s petition for reconsideration.

Permanent Disability Rating ScheduleCumulative Trauma InjuryOtolaryngologistMedical-Legal ReportTreating PhysicianLabor Code Section 4660(d)Exception2005 PDRS1997 PDRSTinnitus
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Case No. ADJ4679715 (SDO 0265979) ADJ3194526 (SDO 0265980)
Regular
Aug 26, 2014

MARK STROHMAN vs. City of San Diego, Permissibly Self-Insured, and Dietrich Corporation, California Insurance Guarantee Association for Legion Insurance Company, In Liquidation, Administered By SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) findings that the applicant sustained industrial injuries to his back and was awarded 17% permanent disability. The applicant argued the ALJ erred by relying on the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Lane, over his treating physician. The Board found the ALJ's discretion in choosing the QME's report as substantial evidence, including apportionment of disability, was valid. However, Commissioner Sweeney dissented, arguing Dr. Lane's opinion on apportioning disability to non-industrial causes lacked substantial evidence as it was based on speculation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Findings and AwardUnderground construction workerIndustrial injuryPermanent disability ratingQualified Medical Evaluator (QME)Substantial evidenceApportionmentNonindustrial apportionment
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 15, 1996

Chambers v. City of Ogdensburg

The State Insurance Fund appealed an order from St. Lawrence County Supreme Court denying its request for a full lien on the settlement proceeds received by Timothy J. Cooke, a 12-year-old paperboy. Cooke had received $14,000 from the Fund for permanent facial scars sustained after being struck by a police car, and subsequently settled a third-party personal injury action. The Supreme Court ruled, based on Dietrich v Kemper Ins. Co., that the settlement funds for facial scars constituted compensation for basic economic loss and were therefore exempt from a Workers’ Compensation Law lien. The appellate court affirmed this decision, finding the Fund's appeal timely and agreeing that the compensation for facial disfigurement was equivalent to basic economic loss. Additionally, the court rejected the Fund's argument for a partial lien against amounts exceeding a statutory no-fault cap, determining the lump-sum payment remained within monthly limits when distributed over 36 months.

Workers' CompensationLien EnforcementThird-Party ActionPersonal InjuryFacial ScarsNo-Fault BenefitsBasic Economic LossStatutory InterpretationAppellate AffirmationState Insurance Fund
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