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Case No. 06-CV-2225(JFB)(AKT)
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 26, 2010

Fragrancenet.com, Inc. v. Fragrancex.com, Inc.

Plaintiff FragranceNet.com, Inc. sued defendant FragranceX.com, Inc. alleging extensive copyright and trademark infringement, along with related state law violations. FragranceNet claimed FragranceX copied over 900 copyrighted product images from its website and improperly used FragranceNet's "FRAGRANCENET" and "FRAGRANCENET.COM" trademarks in website metatags and Google AdWords, diverting consumer traffic. FragranceX moved to dismiss the complaint, asserting that the images lacked copyright originality and that FragranceNet did not possess enforceable trademark rights due to issues of ownership transfer and champerty. The Court denied the defendant's motion to dismiss, ruling that FragranceNet had stated plausible claims for both copyright and trademark infringement. The decision emphasized that determinations regarding the originality of copyrighted images and the validity of trademark assignments were factual issues unsuitable for resolution at the motion to dismiss stage.

Copyright InfringementTrademark InfringementTrademark DilutionUnfair CompetitionMisappropriationOnline RetailE-commerceDigital ImagesMetatagsGoogle AdWords
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Case No. 06-CV-2225(JFB)(AKT)
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 14, 2010

Fragrancenet. Com, Inc. v. Fragrancex. Com, Inc.

Plaintiff FragranceNet.com, Inc. sued defendant FragranceX.com, Inc. alleging copyright and trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and other state law violations. FragranceNet claimed FragranceX copied over 900 copyrighted product images and misused its trademarks in metatags and Google's AdWords program to divert consumers. Defendant moved to dismiss the complaint, arguing that FragranceNet's images lacked copyrightable originality and that FragranceNet did not have enforceable trademark rights. The Court denied the motion, ruling that FragranceNet's claims were plausible, citing the presumption of originality from copyright registration and the validity of trademark assignments allowing for past infringement claims. The Court also determined that the defendant's champerty defense presented factual issues inappropriate for a motion to dismiss.

Copyright InfringementTrademark InfringementTrademark DilutionUnfair CompetitionMisappropriationUnjust EnrichmentMotion to DismissOriginality of CopyrightDerivative WorksLanham Act
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Case No. CV-24-1494
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 15, 2026

Matter of Beeline.Com, Inc. v. State of N.Y. Tax Appeals Trib.

Petitioner, Beeline.Com, Inc., a Florida company, initiated a CPLR article 78 proceeding to challenge a determination by the New York Tax Appeals Tribunal. The Tribunal upheld a sales tax assessment imposed by the Department of Taxation and Finance on Beeline.Com's vendor management system (VMS), deeming it a sale of licenses to use prewritten computer software under Tax Law article 28. Beeline.Com argued it primarily provided nontaxable services and its software was customized, not prewritten. The Appellate Division, Third Department, confirmed the Tribunal's determination, finding that the VMS license constituted a sale of tangible personal property, was prewritten software despite minor reconfigurations, and was the core element of Beeline.Com's transactions, not incidental to services.

Sales TaxComputer Software LicensePrewritten SoftwareTax Appeals TribunalCPLR Article 78Vendor Management System (VMS)Tangible Personal PropertyTrue Object TestPrimary Function TestTax Law Article 28
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Case No. 2022 NY Slip Op 07107 [211 AD3d 1258]
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 15, 2022

Matter of Gisser (iTutor.com, Inc.--Commissioner of Labor)

This case addresses whether Nicole Gisser was an employee of iTutor.com, Inc. for unemployment insurance purposes. The Department of Labor initially found an employment relationship, which an Administrative Law Judge subsequently overruled. The Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board reversed the ALJ's decision, reinstating the finding of employment. The Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's decision, concluding that iTutor.com, Inc. exercised sufficient control over its tutors, including the claimant, to establish an employment relationship under unemployment insurance law, based on factors like screening, payment, scheduling, and performance feedback.

Unemployment InsuranceEmployment RelationshipIndependent ContractorOnline Tutoring PlatformDepartment of LaborAdministrative LawAppeal BoardSubstantial EvidenceControl TestRemuneration
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Littlefield v. AutoTrader.com

John Littlefield sued AutoTrader.com for gender discrimination under Title VII and NYSHRL, alleging he was subjected to discriminatory terms, harassment, and wrongful termination. Littlefield was fired after a female co-worker complained about his sexually inappropriate remarks. AutoTrader's investigation concluded his conduct violated company policy. Littlefield argued that female employees engaged in similar behavior without disciplinary action and that the investigation was biased. The court granted AutoTrader's motion for summary judgment, finding Littlefield failed to establish a prima facie case of discrimination or show that AutoTrader's reasons for termination were pretextual, largely due to his failure to report alleged misconduct by female co-workers and the application of the "same actor" inference.

Employment DiscriminationGender DiscriminationTitle VIINew York State Human Rights LawSummary JudgmentSexual HarassmentWorkplace ConductDisparate TreatmentPrima Facie CaseEmployer Liability
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Trachtenberg v. Failedmessiah.com

Plaintiff Marisa Trachtenberg sued Scott Rosenberg and Failedmessiah.com for defamation, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, stemming from an online article that falsely reported her arrest for child sex abuse. The case, initially filed in Queens County Supreme Court, was removed to federal court where the defendants moved for dismissal of all claims. The District Court granted the motion, concluding it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defamation claim under New York's long-arm statute, as the defendant's out-of-state online publication activities did not constitute sufficient "transacting business" within the state. Additionally, the negligence and IIED claims were dismissed for failing to state a claim, being considered duplicative of the defamation claim and lacking the requisite elements, respectively. The court also denied the defendants' request for sanctions against the plaintiff, finding her arguments colorable.

DefamationNegligenceIntentional Infliction of Emotional DistressPersonal JurisdictionLong-Arm StatuteDue ProcessOnline Publication LiabilityInternet JurisdictionNew York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR)Motion to Dismiss
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Nicosia v. Amazon.com, Inc.

Plaintiff Dean Nicosia filed a class action against Amazon.com, Inc., alleging Amazon sold weight loss supplements ("1 Day Diet") containing sibutramine, a controlled substance, in violation of consumer protection laws and breach of warranties. Amazon moved to dismiss, arguing all claims were subject to a mandatory arbitration clause and class action waiver in its "Conditions of Use." Nicosia also sought a preliminary injunction to halt sales and mandate special packaging and consumer notices. The Court granted Amazon's motion to dismiss, finding Nicosia assented to the arbitration clause. The Court denied Nicosia's motion for a preliminary injunction due to lack of standing, as Amazon had already removed the product, and Nicosia failed to demonstrate a likelihood of future injury or success on the merits under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Consumer ProtectionProduct LiabilityMandatory ArbitrationClass Action WaiverPreliminary InjunctionStandingSibutramineWeight Loss SupplementsFederal Arbitration ActConsumer Product Safety Act
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Case No. 2022 NY Slip Op 03081 [205 AD3d 485]
Regular Panel Decision
May 10, 2022

People v. Amazon.com

The case involves an appeal by Amazon.com from an order denying its motion to dismiss a complaint alleging violations of Labor Law §§ 200, 215, and 740 related to COVID-19 workplace safety and retaliation against workers. The Appellate Division, First Department, reversed the Supreme Court's order, granting Amazon's motion to dismiss. The court found that the Labor Law §§ 215 and 740 claims, concerning retaliation for protesting unsafe conditions, were preempted by the NLRA as they involved 'concerted activities for the purpose of mutual aid or protection.' Furthermore, the court noted a pending NLRB proceeding on similar retaliation allegations, posing a risk of inconsistent rulings. The Labor Law § 200 claim seeking injunctive relief based on state COVID-19 guidelines was dismissed as moot, as the State had withdrawn the relevant public health guidance.

COVID-19 Workplace SafetyRetaliationLabor LawNLRA PreemptionGarmon PreemptionMootness DoctrineInjunctive ReliefAppellate ReviewWorkers' RightsWorkplace Conditions
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Case No. 2022 NY Slip Op 02604 [204 AD3d 1289]
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 21, 2022

Matter of Minichino v. Amazon.Com DEDC LLC

Claimant, Alexandra Minichino, a picker at Amazon.com DEDC LLC, filed for workers' compensation benefits after experiencing numbness in her right arm and shoulder on December 20, 2018, attributing it to an occupational/repetitive stress injury. Initially, a Workers' Compensation Law Judge (WCLJ) disallowed the claim due to inconsistencies. However, the Workers' Compensation Board modified the decision, ruling that Minichino sustained an accidental and causally-related injury to her cervical spine. The Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's decision, deferring to its factual findings and resolution of conflicting medical testimony.

Workers' CompensationAccidental InjuryOccupational DiseaseCausally-Related InjuryCervical SpineBoard DeterminationSubstantial EvidenceMedical TestimonyCredibilityAppellate Review
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Case No. 2024 NYSlipOp 01590 [225 AD3d 1075]
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 21, 2024

Matter of Dent v. Amazon.Com Servs., Inc.

Claimant Naomi Dent sustained injuries to her left foot, ankle, and lower leg when she was trampled by fellow passengers while boarding a public bus on her second day of employment at Amazon.com Services, Inc.'s fulfillment center. She subsequently filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, which was controverted by her employer and its carrier. A Workers' Compensation Law Judge denied the claim, ruling that the injuries did not arise out of and in the course of her employment, a decision affirmed by the Workers' Compensation Board. On appeal, the Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's decision, concluding that substantial evidence supported the finding that the injuries occurred in a public area away from the workplace and did not involve a special hazard or a close association of the access route with the employment premises.

Workers' CompensationPublic TransportationCourse of EmploymentOff-Premises InjurySpecial HazardGoing and Coming RuleAppellate ReviewInjury CompensationBoard DecisionThird Department
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