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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Martinez v. Reich

Plaintiffs, migrant workers, sued the Department of Labor (DOL) and other federal agencies, alleging violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and the Wagner-Peysner Act. They contended that the DOL unlawfully approved alien labor certification applications, specifically for tree planters hired by Frank Stanley. Plaintiffs argued that tree planters should be classified as agricultural workers, subject to more comprehensive protections under Subparts B and C of 20 C.F.R. § 655, rather than the less stringent procedures of Subpart A and the General Administration Letters. The court addressed the defendants' mootness argument, ruling that the case was capable of repetition yet evading review despite an earlier settlement with Stanley. Ultimately, the court found that tree planters are not agricultural workers under Part 655 and concluded that the DOL did not act arbitrarily or capriciously by applying different procedures for non-agricultural workers.

Administrative Procedures ActImmigration and Nationality ActWagner-Peysner ActAlien Labor CertificationMigrant WorkersTemporary Foreign WorkersAgricultural EmploymentNon-Agricultural EmploymentSummary JudgmentMootness Doctrine
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Hernandez v. Texas Department of Insurance

Hernandez, an insurance agent, had her license revoked by the Commissioner of Insurance. Her timely motion for rehearing was overruled by operation of law on January 16, 1995, after the Commissioner failed to act within 45 days. Hernandez filed for judicial review on March 3, 1995, after receiving a late notification. The trial court dismissed her petition as untimely. On appeal, Hernandez argued the agency had a duty to notify her of the motion being overruled by operation of law. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's dismissal, holding the Administrative Procedure Act does not require such notice, thus rendering Hernandez's petition for judicial review untimely.

Administrative LawJudicial ReviewTimelinessMotion for RehearingOperation of LawNotice RequirementAppellate ProcedureJurisdictionStatutory InterpretationInsurance Agent
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Council of City v. Department of Homeless Services

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) implemented a new Eligibility Procedure for Temporary Housing Assistance (THA) applicants. The Council of the City of New York (City Council) filed a declaratory judgment action, asserting DHS failed to comply with the notice and hearing requirements of the New York City Administrative Procedure Act (CAPA). The court affirmed lower court rulings, determining that DHS's procedure constitutes a 'rule' under CAPA, requiring public notice and hearings. The court rejected DHS's arguments that the procedure involved sufficient discretion or fell under an exemption, emphasizing the mandatory nature of the procedure and its substantial impact on eligibility determinations. Consequently, the Eligibility Procedure is unenforceable until DHS adheres to CAPA's procedural mandates.

Administrative LawRulemakingDeclaratory JudgmentHomeless ServicesTemporary Housing AssistanceNew York City CharterCAPASAPAAgency DiscretionProcedural Requirements
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Spyhalsky v. Cross Construction

This case of first impression examines whether Workers' Compensation Law § 13 (a) mandates a workers’ compensation carrier to cover sperm extraction and intrauterine insemination for an injured worker who cannot procreate due to a causally related injury. The claimant sustained a work-related back injury in 1995, leading to surgery and consequential retrograde ejaculation. When conservative treatments failed, his urologists recommended artificial insemination to achieve pregnancy. The Workers’ Compensation Board authorized these procedures, ruling that the inability to naturally father a child constituted a compensable injury requiring treatment. The court affirmed this decision, emphasizing a liberal interpretation of the Workers' Compensation Law to meet its humanitarian objectives and asserting that coverage for restoring lost bodily functions extends to procreative capabilities.

Workers' Compensation LawMedical Treatment CoverageRetrograde EjaculationIntrauterine InseminationProcreation RightsCompensable InjuryBodily Function LossStatutory InterpretationSperm ExtractionMedical Necessity
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 26, 1998

In Re Bagel Bros. Bakery & Deli, Inc.

This order addresses whether Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 1014(b) imposes an automatic stay on proceedings in a subsequently-filed bankruptcy case. The case involves three Chapter 11 cases of Bagel Bros. Maple, Inc. and Bagel Bros. Deli & Bakery, Inc. in the Western District of New York, which are related to earlier Chapter 11 cases of MBC in the District of New Jersey. MBC filed a motion in New Jersey seeking to transfer venue and requested that the New York court automatically stay its proceedings based on Rule 1014(b). Bankruptcy Judge Michael J. Kaplan ruled that Rule 1014(b) does not constitute an automatic or self-executing stay upon the mere filing of a motion. Instead, a judicial determination and order from the first-filed court (District of New Jersey) are required to impose such a stay, ensuring that substantive rights are not abridged and allowing for judicial discretion in emergency matters. Therefore, the proceedings in the Western District of New York are not automatically stayed.

Bankruptcy ProcedureAutomatic StayFederal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 1014(b)Venue TransferChapter 11 ReorganizationInter-district BankruptcyJudicial InterventionSubstantive RightsFranchise AgreementsCash Collateral Disputes
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Case No. 2022 NY Slip Op 00080 [201 AD3d 1045]
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 06, 2022

Matter of Fiorelli (Stallion Express, LLC--Commissioner of Labor)

The case concerns Charlene Fiorelli's claim for unemployment insurance benefits after her delivery courier services for Stallion Express, LLC (SE) concluded. The Department of Labor determined she was an employee, making SE liable for contributions, a decision affirmed by the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. SE appealed, contending Fiorelli was an independent contractor. The Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's ruling, finding substantial evidence of an employer-employee relationship based on SE's significant control over Fiorelli's work, including mandatory uniforms, background checks, training, scheduled routes, and specific delivery and documentation procedures.

Unemployment InsuranceEmployer-Employee RelationshipIndependent ContractorDelivery CourierUnemployment Insurance Appeal BoardSubstantial EvidenceControl TestDepartment of LaborLogistics BusinessAppellate Division
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Bosshold v. Bosshold

This appeal concerns a Family Court order requiring the respondent to pay child support. The respondent, appearing pro se, claimed a disability prevented her from working and refused to provide evidence to the Hearing Examiner, citing privacy. Consequently, the Hearing Examiner imputed income to her based on her educational background and prior work experience, setting her earning capacity at a minimum of $6 per hour. The respondent's subsequent objections to the Family Court, alleging procedural errors and insufficient findings of fact, were denied due to her failure to present competent disability evidence. The Appellate Court affirmed the Family Court's decision, upholding the imputation of income and finding no basis to overturn the determination.

child supportincome imputationdisability claimpro se representationearning capacityappellate reviewFamily Court Actjudicial discretionevidence requirementsaffirmation of order
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Haddock v. City of New York

This appeal addresses the liability of the City of New York for the rape of a nine-year-old child by a Parks Department employee, James Johnson, who had a violent criminal history. Johnson was hired under the Work Relief Employment Program (WREP), which aimed to employ ex-convicts. The City failed to comply with its own personnel procedures to review Johnson's criminal record, which included past convictions for attempted rape and robbery. The court found that the City's failure to exercise informed discretion regarding Johnson's retention, despite knowing his criminal background, constituted negligent retention. The judgment of the Appellate Division, reinstating a reduced verdict of $2.5 million against the City, was affirmed, emphasizing that municipal immunity does not apply when the municipality violates its own internal rules and exercises no judgment or discretion.

Negligent RetentionMunicipal LiabilityGovernmental ImmunityDiscretionary vs. Ministerial ActsEx-Convict EmploymentPublic SafetyCriminal Background CheckForeseeability of HarmChild AbuseWork Relief Employment Program
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Case No. 05-15-00796-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 15, 2015

Christopher Click and Jerry Lindemann v. Transport Workers Union Local 556

Chris Click and Jerry Lindemann, as appellants, filed this brief with the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas, Texas. They are appealing a judgment from the 116th Civil District Court of Dallas County in their case against Transport Workers Union Local 556. The appellants contend that the trial court, presided over by Judge Tonya Parker, erred by not including specific monetary awards for them in the final judgment, despite having previously granted their motions for summary judgment. They argue they are entitled to pre and post-judgment interest, court costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees, citing legal precedents regarding the reimbursement of union officers who successfully defend against litigation. The brief provides a detailed procedural history and factual background of the dispute within the union, asserting that their actions were not a breach of fiduciary duty as alleged by the union.

Civil AppealSummary JudgmentMotion to Modify JudgmentFiduciary DutyUnion OfficersLabor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)Attorneys' FeesCourt CostsPre-judgment InterestPost-judgment Interest
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Case No. ADJ2427648
Regular
Jul 13, 2009

MARIA ROWENA MABINI vs. HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order, which took the matter off calendar to pursue AME and QME procedures, was procedural and not a final order. The Board also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding that they failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The defendant argued that the WCJ erred by ordering AME/QME procedures when treatment was managed under a healthcare organization contract. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, agreeing that the procedural order did not qualify for reconsideration.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOff CalendarAMEQMEHealth Care OrganizationLabor Code 4600.3Interlocutory OrderFinal Order
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