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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers, Local Union No. 182 v. New York State Teamsters Council Health & Hospital Fund

Plaintiff Teamsters Local Union No. 182 (Local 182) filed an action against the New York State Teamsters Council Health & Hospital Fund and the New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Fund (the Funds) under 29 U.S.C. § 185. Local 182 sought a declaration affirming the existence of valid collective bargaining agreements between April 1992 and March 1994, which mandated grievance and arbitration procedures, and an order compelling the Funds to arbitrate layoff-related grievances. The Union contended there was a long-standing oral agreement to adhere to applicable provisions of the National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA). The Funds moved for summary judgment, asserting a lack of subject matter jurisdiction and denying the existence of any agreement with requisite definiteness. The court denied the summary judgment motion, affirming subject matter jurisdiction and finding that Local 182 presented genuine issues of material fact concerning the existence of a collective bargaining agreement.

Collective Bargaining AgreementSummary Judgment MotionLabor DisputeUnion RightsGrievance ProcedureArbitrationSeniority RightsLayoffsNational Master Freight AgreementPension Benefits
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Case No. 2025 NY Slip Op 03716 [241 AD3d 101]
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 18, 2025

Matter of Doran Constr. Corp. v. New York State Ins. Fund

Doran Construction Corp. initiated a CPLR article 52 proceeding against the New York State Insurance Fund (State Insurance Fund) as a garnishee to enforce a money judgment. The State Insurance Fund appealed an order from the Supreme Court, Westchester County, which denied its cross-motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the order, holding that Supreme Court possessed subject matter jurisdiction under CPLR 5207 and 5221 (a) (4) as the State Insurance Fund was acting as a garnishee holding funds for another, not as a judgment debtor. The Court also rejected the State Insurance Fund's arguments regarding public policy and the denial of discovery.

Subject Matter JurisdictionGarnishmentEnforcement of Money JudgmentsState AgenciesSovereign ImmunityCourt of ClaimsCPLR Article 52Appellate ReviewDiscoveryPublic Policy
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Methodist Hospital v. State Insurance Fund

This case concerns the constitutionality of a $190 million transfer from the State Insurance Fund (SIF) to New York State's general fund, as directed by chapter 55 of the Laws of 1982. Plaintiffs, employers insured by the SIF, challenged the transfer on multiple state and federal constitutional grounds, including impairment of contractual obligations, deprivation of property without due process, unlawful taking, and improper legislative intrusion. The defendants included the SIF, its officials, the State Comptroller, and the State. Special Term and the Appellate Division both ruled the transfer constitutional. The Court of Appeals affirmed, holding that the SIF is a State agency for which the State is responsible, not a mutual insurance pool, thereby negating any property or contractual interest of policyholders in its surplus. The Court also dismissed other constitutional challenges related to separation of powers, loan of state credit, creation of debt, and appropriation bills.

State Insurance FundConstitutional LawFund TransferState AgencyMutual InsuranceProperty RightsContract ImpairmentDue ProcessJust CompensationSeparation of Powers
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Bryam Hills Central School District No. 1 v. State Insurance Fund

This case involves an appeal concerning the obligations of the State Insurance Fund under insurance policies. The Bryam Hills Central School District No. 1 sought a declaratory judgment to compel the State Insurance Fund to defend actions initiated by Dorothy G. Caruolo. The initial Supreme Court judgment had granted summary judgment to the school district, mandating the State Insurance Fund to provide a defense. The appellate court modified this judgment, affirming the State Insurance Fund's duty to defend the first Caruolo action due to sufficient general negligence allegations, thereby invoking policy coverage. However, the court reversed the requirement to defend two other actions seeking salary and benefits, as these claims were rooted in contract and expressly excluded by the policy, negating any duty to defend in those specific instances.

Insurance Policy ObligationsDuty to DefendDeclaratory JudgmentSummary JudgmentAppellate ReviewContract ExclusionWorkers' Compensation ImplicationsNegligence ClaimsInsurance Coverage DisputeSupreme Court Appeal
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Transcontinental Insurance v. State Insurance Fund

This case involves a dispute between two insurers, Transcontinental Insurance Company (plaintiff) and State Insurance Fund (defendant), regarding their contribution to the defense and settlement of an underlying personal injury action. Transcontinental, which insured the contractor Master, sought a declaration that State Insurance Fund, Master's workers' compensation insurer, should contribute as a co-insurer for expenses incurred defending and settling the action on behalf of NYPA. The Supreme Court dismissed the complaint, applying the antisubrogation rule. The Appellate Division modified the judgment, vacating the dismissal but affirming the application of the antisubrogation rule, declaring that State Insurance Fund is not obligated to reimburse Transcontinental for the expenses.

Insurance DisputeAntisubrogation RuleDeclaratory JudgmentCommercial General Liability PolicyWorkers' Compensation InsuranceIndemnificationCo-insurancePersonal Injury ActionAppellate ReviewContractual Obligation
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 06, 2000

Royal Insurance Co. of America v. Commissioners of the State Insurance Fund

The claimant sought 50% reimbursement of defense costs from the State Insurance Fund (Fund) for litigation related to a bridge collapse, after the Fund ceased contributions. The Court of Claims granted summary judgment to the claimant, finding an implied contract. On appeal, the Fund argued State Finance Law § 112 (2) (a) precluded such a contract without Comptroller approval and that factual issues existed. The appellate court affirmed, holding the Fund acts as a private insurer in litigation and is estopped from denying the implied contract, also finding no material factual issues precluding summary judgment.

Reimbursement of Defense CostsImplied ContractState Insurance FundCo-insuranceSummary JudgmentEstoppelState Finance LawWorkers' Compensation LawAppellate ReviewGovernmental Immunity
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Cicatello v. Brewery Workers Pension Fund

This case addresses an action brought by employees and retired employees of the New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Fund (Teamsters Fund) seeking to enjoin the merger of the Teamsters Fund with the Brewery Workers Pension Fund. Plaintiffs alleged multiple violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), including insufficient employee notification of the proposed merger, potential reduction in benefits, and failure to meet minimum funding standards. Chief Judge Curtin of the federal court determined that ERISA provisions cited by plaintiffs were either inapplicable to multiemployer plans at the time or had established mechanisms to address the concerns. The court also found the claim regarding the merger not being in the best interests of Teamsters Fund participants to be barred by res judicata due to prior state court decisions. Consequently, the court denied the request for preliminary injunctive relief and dismissed the complaint for failure to state a claim.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)Pension FundsFund MergerPreliminary InjunctionDeclaratory JudgmentRes JudicataMulti-employer PlansFiduciary DutyMinimum Funding StandardsTax Qualification
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 29, 2004

Commissioners of State Insurance Fund v. Branicki

The State Insurance Fund sued Bernard Branicki for breach of contract to recover $17,521.87 in unpaid workers' compensation insurance premiums. Branicki contended he was self-employed and not subject to the Workers' Compensation Law, and that the plaintiff failed to conduct requested audits. The court found a valid contract and a breach by Branicki for non-payment. However, the court ruled against the plaintiff's claim for estimated premiums due to its failure to demand access to defendant's records for an audit. Ultimately, the court calculated the actual premiums due and granted judgment to the State Insurance Fund for $348.31, plus interest and collection fees.

Breach of ContractUnpaid Insurance PremiumsInsurance Policy AuditSelf-Employment StatusContractual ObligationsDamages CalculationPolicy CancellationJudicial ReviewEstimated Premiums DisputeInsurance Law
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 23, 1995

New York State Teamsters Conference Pension & Retirement Fund v. Fratto Curbing Co.

The case involves the New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Fund seeking a default judgment against Fratto Curbing Co., Inc. for delinquent pension fund contributions. Fratto failed to respond to the complaint after being served, leading to an entry of default by the Clerk of the Court. The court granted the Teamsters' motion for default judgment, finding Fratto liable for delinquent contributions, audit fees, interest, and attorney's fees. The decision also clarified the calculation of liquidated damages under ERISA, stating that the fund is entitled to the greater of double interest or the plan's liquidated damages, but not both, thus reducing the total award. The final judgment was entered against Fratto in the amount of $5,687.23, along with post-judgment interest.

ERISAPension ContributionsDefault JudgmentDelinquent PaymentsCollective BargainingEmployee BenefitsLiquidated Damages CalculationAttorney's FeesFederal CourtContractual Obligations
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

United States v. State of New York

The United States sued the State of New York and several state entities, including SBOE, SUNY, and CUNY, alleging violations of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). The core issue was whether state-funded Disabled Student Services (DSS) offices at public colleges and universities, including SUNY and CUNY campuses and community colleges, must be designated as mandatory voter registration agencies (VRAs) under 42 U.S.C. § 1973gg-5(a)(2)(B). The State defendants argued these offices were not 'primarily engaged' in serving persons with disabilities, and that the NVRA did not apply to them. The Court rejected the defendants' arguments regarding subject matter jurisdiction and the interpretation of the NVRA, citing legislative intent and prior circuit court decisions. The Court concluded that DSS offices at all SUNY and CUNY campuses and their respective community colleges are indeed state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities, and therefore must be designated as mandatory VRAs. The plaintiff's motion for summary judgment was granted.

National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)Voter Registration Agencies (VRAs)Disabled Student Services (DSS)State-funded programsPublic universitiesCommunity collegesFederalismSummary judgmentDeclaratory reliefInjunctive relief
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