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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Maliqi v. 17 East 89th Street Tenants, Inc.

The court addresses motions in limine concerning the admissibility of evidence related to the plaintiff's immigration status, future lost wages, and medical expenses in a workplace injury case. The plaintiff, an undocumented political asylum seeker named Maliqi, was injured while working. The court ruled that while the plaintiff's immigration status is relevant for the jury to consider potential economic realities if he is deported, it cannot be used to argue that his status prohibits awards for future lost wages or medical expenses. Furthermore, the defendant is precluded from asserting that the plaintiff was working illegally at the time of the accident. The court also permitted expert testimony from an economist regarding future damages but denied the admission of testimony from the plaintiff's immigration counsel as an expert.

Workplace InjuryUndocumented WorkerPolitical AsylumImmigration StatusLost WagesMedical ExpensesEvidence AdmissibilityMotions in LimineExpert TestimonyEconomic Damages
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Case No. 10 Civ. 0699
Regular Panel Decision

Davis v. City of New York

This Opinion & Order by District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin addresses the admissibility of 'decline to prosecute' (DP) forms in a class action against the City of New York. Plaintiffs sought to use these forms as evidence of the NYPD's alleged unconstitutional trespass stops and arrests in NYCHA buildings for class certification and trial. The City argued against their admission as hearsay and legal conclusions. The Court ruled the DP forms admissible, primarily under the business records exception (Rule 803(6)), and found arresting officers' statements admissible as party-opponent admissions. The decision emphasized the forms' probative value and the lack of alternative evidence, despite concerns about implied legal conclusions, given the unique context of a class action challenging systemic practices.

Admissibility of EvidenceHearsay ExceptionBusiness RecordsPolice PracticesTrespass ArrestsNYCHA BuildingsClass ActionFederal Rules of EvidenceProbable CauseLegal Conclusions
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
May 04, 2007

Osorio v. Conway

Carlos Osorio, a pro se petitioner, sought a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his 1999 New York state conviction for various crimes, including burglary and robbery. He argued insufficient evidence, improper jury instructions on identification, erroneous admission of evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, and ineffective assistance of trial counsel. The District Court, presided over by Judge Chin, denied the petition. The court found that sufficient evidence supported the conviction, the jury charge was proper, and the evidence was admissible. Furthermore, the court determined that the prosecutor's comments did not violate due process and Osorio's counsel provided effective assistance, having conveyed plea offers and made a reasonable strategic decision regarding an alibi defense. Consequently, the petition for a writ of habeas corpus was denied.

Habeas CorpusIneffective Assistance of CounselProsecutorial MisconductJury InstructionsSufficiency of EvidencePretrial IdentificationDue ProcessCriminal ProcedureState ConvictionFederal Review
References
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Case No. 2019 NY Slip Op 05441 [174 AD3d 1295]
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 05, 2019

People v. Hymes

Defendant Justin Hymes appealed his conviction from Onondaga County Court for predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child. His appeal raised several contentions, including the denial of his Antommarchi right during sidebar conferences, improper admission of uncharged crime evidence, failure to suppress his statements, and challenges to the sufficiency and weight of the evidence. Hymes also argued improper bolstering testimony regarding victim disclosures and ineffective assistance of counsel for failing to object to the lack of a limiting instruction. The Appellate Division, Fourth Department, affirmed the judgment, finding the Antommarchi right waived, the victim's testimony not Molineux evidence, his statements voluntary, and the evidence sufficient. The court further ruled that the victim's disclosures were admissible under prompt outcry or to explain the investigative process, and defense counsel provided meaningful representation, despite a dissenting opinion that argued for a new trial due to the lack of a limiting instruction and ineffective assistance of counsel.

Appellate ReviewCriminal LawSexual AssaultChild EndangermentJury SelectionAntommarchi RightMolineux EvidenceSuppression of StatementsEvidentiary IssuesIneffective Assistance of Counsel
References
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Case No. ADJ6820997
Regular
Feb 08, 2012

RODOLFO VILLALOVOS vs. ACE BEVERAGE COMPANY, TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a dispute over the admissibility of medical reports from a physician outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) and the subsequent award of temporary and permanent disability benefits. The Appeals Board rescinded the original decision due to unresolved issues regarding the proper establishment and notice of the MPN. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the validity of the MPN and the admissibility of the medical evidence. The WCJ must also clarify whether certain QME reports were admitted into evidence, as reliance on unadmitted evidence is improper.

MPNValdezPrimary Treating PhysicianReconsiderationMedical Provider NetworkInadmissible ReportsStipulationTemporary DisabilityPermanent DisabilityMedical Treatment
References
3
Case No. SDO 339211 SDO 339212
Regular
Jul 23, 2007

RICHARD ESPINOZA vs. SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC

This case involved a petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Judge based on a prior admission of bias against the applicant's law firm. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding that the applicant failed to present evidence of present bias or the appearance of bias. The Board reasoned that the prior admission of bias had been sufficiently attenuated by time and subsequent rulings, and that future disqualifications would require specific evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDisqualificationWCJBiasAppearance of BiasRecusalBlanket RecusalEthics ComplaintsCourt AdministratorMandatory Settlement Conference
References
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Case No. ADJ3953602 (SRO 0260827) ADJ2646453 (SRO 0133845)
Regular
Nov 14, 2012

ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. MILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUBSEQUENT INJURIES BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) seeks reconsideration of an award finding the applicant totally permanently disabled due to industrial injuries sustained in 2004. The WCJ found the combined injuries greater than 70% and the second injury itself greater than 35%, entitling the applicant to SIBTF benefits. SIBTF argues the applicant's disability is solely due to the subsequent injury, thus disqualifying them from SIBTF benefits. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the admissibility of two vocational reports and deposition transcripts, Exhibits M and N, which were previously marked for identification only. The Board intends to receive these documents into evidence unless timely objections are filed.

SIBTFPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardPermanent DisabilityIndustrial InjuryVocational Rehabilitation EvaluationDiminished Future Earning CapacityDeposition TranscriptExhibits M and NWCJ Report
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Case No. ADJ6908926
Regular
Jan 14, 2013

ALONSO RAMIREZ vs. ROYALTY LANDSCAPE, MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's decision, returning the case to the trial level. This was due to the improper exclusion of defendant's payroll records, which were relevant to determining applicant's employment status. The Board found that these records should have been admitted despite the lack of formal authentication, as workers' compensation proceedings allow for significant latitude in evidence admission. The case will be reheard for a proper admission of evidence and a new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings of Fact and OrderEmploymentGardenerBack InjuryShoulder InjuryNeck InjuryTerminationDue Process
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

People v. Carter

The defendant, a general manager at Comfort Inn in Jamestown, was convicted of grand larceny in the third degree for stealing money from the motel's cash receipts. The defendant appealed, arguing that a moral certainty instruction for circumstantial evidence should have been given. The court disagreed, citing direct evidence from a co-worker who witnessed the defendant taking money and the defendant's own admission of taking funds for rent. Additionally, there was direct evidence that the defendant entered erroneous check amounts in the motel's ledger. The court affirmed the judgment, finding no error in the trial court's decision not to issue a circumstantial evidence charge with the 'moral certainty' standard, as the evidence presented was both direct and circumstantial.

Grand LarcenyCircumstantial EvidenceDirect EvidenceMoral Certainty InstructionAppellate ReviewCriminal ConvictionSufficiency of EvidenceTheftEmployee MisconductTrial Court Error
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Hayden v. United States

Petitioners, including Steven Baker, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255, seeking to vacate their 1977 convictions for federal narcotics and firearms laws. The petition alleged jury tampering by co-defendant Guy Fisher, who reportedly bribed a juror during their original trial. Despite undertaking joint discovery with the government, the petitioners failed to produce admissible evidence to substantiate the claim beyond hearsay statements. Presiding District Judge Whitman Knapp determined that an evidentiary hearing was not warranted due to the absence of admissible evidence, leading to the dismissal of the petition.

Habeas CorpusJury TamperingJury BriberyEvidentiary Hearing28 U.S.C. § 2255Federal Narcotics LawsFederal Firearms LawsDismissal of PetitionHearsay EvidenceAdmissible Evidence
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