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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Marshel v. AFW Fabric Corp.

Defendants moved to dismiss plaintiffs' consolidated amended complaint, alleging violations of federal securities laws related to a tender offer and merger aimed at returning Concord Fabrics, Inc. to private ownership. The court, referring to prior decisions and Supreme Court precedent like Santa Fe Indus., Inc. v. Green and Ernst & Ernst v. Hochfelder, determined that the fraud allegations were not cognizable under federal securities laws (Sections 10(b), Rule 10b-5, 13, and 14 of the Exchange Act). This was due to the absence of material misrepresentations or non-disclosures and the availability of state appraisal remedies. Consequently, the federal claims were deemed legally insufficient, leading the court to decline jurisdiction over any pendent state law claims. The defendants' motion to dismiss was therefore granted.

Federal Securities LawCorporate MergerTender OfferFraud AllegationsRule 10b-5Section 10(b) Securities Exchange ActState Appraisal RemedySubject Matter JurisdictionMotion to DismissGoing Private Transaction
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Matter of Computerized Steel Fabricators, Inc.

The reorganized Chapter XI debtor, Computerized Steel Fabricators, Inc., initiated a motion to hold Pension Fund Iron Workers Local 455 in contempt. Computerized argued that its Chapter XI confirmation order discharged any potential withdrawal liability under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980 (MPPAA), which the Pension Fund was attempting to collect post-confirmation. However, the court determined that Computerized's collective bargaining agreement was not rejected during bankruptcy and remained in effect, and thus the withdrawal liability arose in June 1982, post-confirmation, when Computerized ceased operations. The court held that this post-confirmation claim was not provable or dischargeable under the Bankruptcy Act and that the MPPAA's application was constitutional and not retroactive. Consequently, the application to hold the Pension Fund in contempt was denied.

BankruptcyChapter XIContemptMPPAAERISAWithdrawal LiabilityCollective Bargaining AgreementPost-confirmation ClaimsDischargeExecutory Contract
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Gude v. Elm Coated Fabrics Div. of W. R. Grace Co.

This case concerns an appeal from a Workers’ Compensation Board decision regarding an occupational disease claim. The claimant, employed by Elm Coated Fabrics, developed pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema due to workplace exposure. The central issue was determining the date of disablement to establish liability between two insurance carriers: Maryland Casualty Co. (carrier on initial diagnosis, March 20, 1973) and CNA Insurance Company (carrier on total disablement, August 24, 1973). The Board, affirmed by a referee, set the date of disablement as March 20, 1973, holding Maryland liable and requiring reimbursement to CNA. The employer and Maryland appealed, but the appellate court affirmed the Board's decision, citing substantial medical evidence and precedent supporting the earlier date.

Occupational DiseaseDate of DisablementPulmonary FibrosisEmphysemaCarrier LiabilityMedical Treatment DateWorkers' Compensation Board AppealSubstantial EvidenceReimbursementInsurance Coverage Dispute
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Paramount Bag Manufacturing Co. v. Rubberized Novelty & Plastic Fabric Workers' Union, Local 98

Paramount Bag Manufacturing Co., Inc. sought to stay arbitration of a labor dispute with Rubberized Novelty and Plastic Fabric Workers’ Union, Local 98, I.L.G.W.U. The dispute arose after Paramount terminated its manufacturing operations but continued dealing in similar products, leading the union to claim violations of collective bargaining agreements regarding work preservation. Paramount argued the court lacked jurisdiction, that the agreement's relevant clause was an illegal 'hot cargo' clause, and that the agreement was procured by fraud. The District Court denied Paramount's motion to remand and for summary judgment, granting the union's motion for summary judgment. The court affirmed federal jurisdiction under Section 301(a) of the Labor Management Relations Act and held that the arbitrability of the dispute, including claims of illegality and fraud, falls within the broad arbitration clauses of the collective bargaining agreements.

Labor DisputeArbitrationCollective Bargaining AgreementHot Cargo ClauseWork Preservation ClauseFraud in InducementJurisdictionSummary JudgmentNational Labor Relations ActLabor Management Relations Act
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Case No. 2022 NY Slip Op 04470 [207 AD3d 1169]
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 08, 2022

Shantz v. Barry Steel Fabrication, Inc.

Paul Shantz was injured while unloading a scissors lift from a truck using an inclined ramp, getting pinned between the lift and a door frame, leading to a common-law negligence and Labor Law action against multiple defendants. The Supreme Court partially granted plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment on their Labor Law § 240 (1) claim against some defendants and dismissed other claims and the complaint against defendant United Rentals, Inc. On appeal, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, dismissed United Rentals, Inc.'s appeal as they were not aggrieved. The court further modified the Supreme Court's order by denying plaintiffs' summary judgment on the Labor Law § 240 (1) claim, finding a triable issue of fact regarding whether the plaintiff's conduct was the sole proximate cause of the accident. Additionally, the Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of the Labor Law §§ 200 and 241 (6) claims and the negligence cause of action.

Construction AccidentScissors LiftElevation DifferentialSummary JudgmentLabor LawNegligenceAppellate ReviewProximate CauseSafety DeviceStatutory Interpretation
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Wilson v. Southern Tier Custom Fabricators

Claimant, a sheet metal worker for nearly 40 years, was diagnosed with asbestosis in May 2002 and subsequently filed for workers' compensation benefits. The primary dispute centered on identifying the employer responsible for the claimant's last injurious exposure to asbestos, as per Workers’ Compensation Law § 44-a. A Workers’ Compensation Law Judge found Southern Tier Custom Fabricators to be the employer at the time of the last exposure, a decision affirmed by the Workers’ Compensation Board. On appeal, the court upheld the Board's determination, citing that the question of last injurious exposure is a factual matter for the Board, and its findings, if supported by substantial evidence and reasonable inferences from the claimant's uncontradicted testimony, would not be disturbed.

Workers' CompensationAsbestosisOccupational DiseaseInjurious ExposureEmployer LiabilitySubstantial EvidenceFactual DeterminationAppellate ReviewCredibilityWorkers’ Compensation Board
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

PRO-TECH WELDING AND FABRICATION INC. v. Lajuett

Pro-Tech Welding and Fabrication, Inc. sued its former employees and related corporations for patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract concerning its 'Sno Pusher' snow removal device and the '755 patent. Defendants moved for summary judgment, arguing no infringement and patent invalidity, while Pro-Tech cross-moved to dismiss counterclaims. The core dispute revolved around whether defendants' 'boxed gusset' design infringed on the '755 patent's 'vertical reinforcing channels.' The court found no literal infringement, distinguishing 'channels' from 'boxed gussets' based on common meaning and prosecution history. It also rejected infringement under the doctrine of equivalents due to prosecution history estoppel, as the patentee had previously narrowed the claim scope during prosecution to distinguish prior art. As a result, the patent infringement claims (Counts I and II) were dismissed with prejudice, while state law claims were dismissed without prejudice for refiling in state court.

Patent InfringementTrade SecretsBreach of ContractSummary JudgmentDoctrine of EquivalentsProsecution History EstoppelSnow Removal EquipmentSnow PusherBox PlowClaim Construction
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Case No. ADJ15927101
Regular
Sep 26, 2022

FRANCISCO VILLEGAS vs. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FABRICATION, ICW GROUP INSURANCE COMPANIES - SAN DIEGO

The defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release (C&R) based on alleged unilateral mistake. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration as premature. The matter is returned to the trial level for the judge to treat the defendant's filing as a petition to set aside the C&R and schedule a hearing. This will allow the defendant to present evidence supporting their claims and create a record for a decision.

Compromise and ReleasePetition for ReconsiderationPetition to Set AsideOrder Approving Compromise and Releaseprematuretrial leveldue processfair hearingrescindalter
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Case No. ADJ8381872
Regular
Sep 02, 2017

PATSY VIDO vs. HANCOCK FABRICS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Patsy Vido's workers' compensation claim against Hancock Fabrics and its insurer, ACE American Insurance Company. The applicant, Vido, petitioned for reconsideration of a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition and the Administrative Law Judge's report. Ultimately, the Board denied reconsideration, adopting the reasoning provided by the WCJ.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsiderationHancock FabricsACE American Insurance CompanyESISADJ8381872BakersfieldS.A. Green
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Case No. ADJ4668407 (RIV 0055963)
Regular
Feb 19, 2015

JOSE MARTINEZ vs. 2K FABRICATION, INCORPORATED, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision finding that State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) did not provide coverage for 2K Fabrication, Inc. on July 8, 2003. The Board ruled that SCIF's cancellation of the employer's policy effective March 18, 2003, was valid. Arguments for coverage based on alleged lack of notice, estoppel due to premium acceptance, audits, and defense of the claim were rejected. The Board found no evidence of a written reinstatement of the canceled policy.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPolicy CancellationCoverage DisputeEstoppelWaiverWritten NoticeInsurance ContractPremium PaymentPost-Cancellation Audit
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