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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Transamerica Insurance

Judge Sullivan dissents from the majority's decision, which found a factual issue and implicitly reversed a lower court's grant of summary judgment. The dissent argues that the motion court correctly dismissed the complaint, as Hartford's estoppel arguments, based on an insurance certificate and Transamerica's actions, lacked merit due to Hartford's lack of reliance and inability to claim subrogation rights. Furthermore, the dissent emphasizes that the factual issue regarding policy inconsistencies was improperly raised for the first time on appeal, violating established legal principles for defeating summary judgment.

insurance coverageestoppelsummary judgmentappellate reviewfactual disputecertificate of insurancepolicy exclusionsworkers' compensation benefitsdisclaimer of coveragereservation of rights
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Case No. 07-06-0247-CR
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 17, 2007

Albino Rosendo Soto v. State

Appellant Albino Rosendo Soto appealed his conviction for assault-family violence. The victim, Belinda Clifton, testified that Soto, her live-in girlfriend, assaulted her by throwing a plate, hitting her, and choking her during an argument. She described physical injuries and temporary blindness caused by the assault. Soto challenged the conviction based on legal and factual insufficiency of the evidence, attempting to discredit the victim's testimony due to inconsistencies and drug use. The appellate court found the evidence legally and factually sufficient to support the conviction, noting that the jury was responsible for resolving credibility disputes, and affirmed the trial court's judgment.

Assault-family violenceSufficiency of evidenceLegal sufficiencyFactual sufficiencyCredibility of witnessAppellate reviewCriminal appealDomestic violenceWitness testimonyTrial court judgment
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Case No. 2-08-444-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Aug 31, 2009

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Roy Burk

Roy Burk sustained a work-related back injury in 1998, which necessitated multiple surgeries, including one for cauda equina syndrome. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, who accepted the initial injury, later contested the extent of Burk's injury, specifically arguing that his work injury did not cause his polyneuropathy and foot ulceration. Following a Contested Case Hearing and an affirmation by an appeals panel in Burk's favor, Liberty Mutual initiated judicial review. The trial court subsequently ruled that Burk's work-related injury did indeed extend to his polyneuropathy and foot ulcerations. Liberty Mutual appealed this decision, citing legal and factual insufficiency of the evidence. The Court of Appeals, Second District of Texas, affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding legally and factually sufficient evidence to support the trial court's findings, highlighting inconsistencies in the expert testimony presented by Liberty Mutual.

Workers' CompensationJudicial ReviewSufficiency of EvidenceCausationPolyneuropathyFoot UlcerationBack InjuryCauda Equina SyndromeMedical Expert TestimonyTexas Law
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Kinard v. Battle Verzeni Construction Co.

The employer, Battle Verzeni Construction Company, appealed a Workers’ Compensation Board decision finding a causally related disability. The employer argued that the Board's finding was not supported by substantial evidence, citing alleged inconsistencies and incredible testimony from the claimant’s expert. The court, however, agreed with the Board, determining that these issues, along with conflicting expert opinions, created a factual credibility question for the Board to resolve. Additionally, the court rejected the employer's argument that the Board could not award an appearance fee to the claimant’s medical expert.

Causally Related DisabilitySubstantial Evidence ReviewCredibility DeterminationMedical Expert TestimonyAppearance Fee AwardWorkers' Compensation Board DecisionAppellate ReviewFactual DisputesLegal PrecedentEmployer Contention
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Oates v. New York City Transit Authority

This dissenting opinion addresses a wrongful death action where the decedent was run over by a New York City Transit Authority bus. The plaintiffs' expert witness proposed a theory of negligence that the dissent finds to be based on speculation and lacking a factual foundation, arguing that the ensuing verdict for the plaintiffs cannot stand. The dissent presents a more plausible alternative sequence of events, highlighting inconsistencies between the plaintiffs' theory and the physical evidence, such as the intact grocery bags and the location of the body. The opinion concludes that there is no proof of negligence on the part of the bus operator and that the Noseworthy doctrine is inapplicable given the circumstances.

NegligenceWrongful DeathBus AccidentAccident ReconstructionExpert TestimonyEvidentiary FoundationSpeculationCausationPhysical EvidenceBlind Spot
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Russell v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Plaintiff, a painter, sought partial summary judgment in a personal injury case, claiming violations of Labor Law §240(1) after falling from a ladder on defendant's property. The Supreme Court denied the motion due to unresolved factual issues. The appellate court affirmed this denial, highlighting the plaintiff's inconsistent accounts of the accident (falling while climbing versus the ladder kicking out) and the absence of witnesses. The court ruled that whether Labor Law §240(1) was violated and if it was the proximate cause were triable issues of fact, distinguishing the case from those involving inherently defective equipment.

Ladder fallLabor Law 240(1)Summary JudgmentFactual disputeInconsistent testimonyProximate causePersonal injuryAppellate reviewWorkers' compensation reportConstruction safety
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Case No. ADJ11062454
Regular
Oct 16, 2020

SIMON GONZALEZ RODRIGUEZ vs. JS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., PREFERRED EMPLOYERS INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original Findings and Order, remanding the case to the WCJ for further proceedings. The Board found that neither the applicant's testimony nor the medical reports from Dr. Haronian or Dr. Chun constituted substantial evidence regarding the applicant's injury. Specifically, Dr. Haronian's reports contained factual inconsistencies and lacked sufficient reasoning, while Dr. Chun's reports failed to address the cumulative injury claim. Therefore, the Board determined the record needed further development to properly adjudicate the injury AOE/COE and the post-termination defense.

ADJ11062454Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderQualified Medical ExaminerSubstantial EvidenceLabor Code Section 3600(a)(10)Cumulative TraumaInjury AOE/COEPost-Termination DefenseMedical Opinion
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 19, 2001

Claim of Harris v. Revere Copper Products

The claimant appealed a Workers’ Compensation Board decision denying benefits for a back injury allegedly sustained on March 1, 2000, due to heavy lifting at work. Although he sought medical attention, initial medical reports did not link his back pain to trauma, and he filed for disability benefits without claiming a work-related injury. The Board found inconsistencies in his testimony and delayed reporting, concluding no work-related accident occurred. The appellate court affirmed the Board’s factual finding, emphasizing the Board's authority in assessing witness credibility and evidence.

Workers' CompensationBack InjuryDegenerative Disc DiseaseCredibilityFactual FindingsAccident in Course of EmploymentMedical EvidenceDelayed ReportingAppellate ReviewBoard Decision
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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. 2025 NYSlipOp 01315 [236 AD3d 465]
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 11, 2025

Goldman v. Vanguard Constr. & Dev. Co., Inc.

Plaintiff Valerie Goldman was struck by a fence adjacent to a construction site. The Supreme Court initially denied the defendant's motion for summary judgment and the plaintiff's motion to amend the bill of particulars. The Appellate Division modified the order, granting the plaintiff's motion to amend the bill of particulars to include violations of Industrial Code § 23-1.33 (a) (1)-(3) and (b) (1) (i), citing factual inconsistencies regarding the cause of the fence's movement. However, the court affirmed the denial of the motion to amend regarding Industrial Code § 23-1.33 (d) (1), deeming it inapplicable.

Construction AccidentPedestrian InjurySummary Judgment MotionBill of Particulars AmendmentIndustrial Code ViolationsAppellate Division DecisionFactual DisputesNegligence ClaimWorksite SafetyPremises Liability
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