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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Albert F. v. Stone

Albert F., a patient at Kings Park Psychiatric Center, filed a CPLR Article 78 proceeding to compel the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health and the Director of the Bureau of Forensic Services to apply for an order authorizing his unescorted furloughs. Albert F. argued that his treatment team, the Hospital Forensic Committee, and the Bureau of Forensic Services had all approved his furlough application based on clinical suitability and public safety. The respondents contended that the application was discretionary and that the Commissioner retained final authority. The court, presided over by Alan D. Oshrin, J., denied the respondents' motion to dismiss and the petitioner's motion to amend the petition. The court clarified that while the initial decision to apply for a furlough order is discretionary, if the Director of Forensic Services determines that two specific conditions (clinical warrant and public safety) are met, then the application becomes mandatory. The court ordered the petitioner to submit certified and updated documentary evidence to support their claims within 45 and 90 days, stating that if the conditions are met, the court will direct the Director to make the application.

MandamusCPLR Article 78Furlough OrderPsychiatric Patient RightsMental Hygiene LawDiscretionary vs Mandatory ActsStatutory InterpretationAdministrative LawBureau of Forensic ServicesKings Park Psychiatric Center
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Arbitration between Agress & Brouillet

Petitioner sought an order to direct arbitration against the respondents after they allegedly refused to permit the petitioner to complete a contract for work, labor, and services on the respondents' premises. The contract included a specific arbitration clause covering disputes concerning the construction/meaning of specifications or the true value of extra work. The respondents opposed, arguing that the issue of contract termination or its justification was not covered by the arbitration clause. The court, citing precedent, determined that the arbitration clause was limited and did not encompass disputes regarding a breach of contract by either party. Consequently, finding no arbitrable dispute under the contract, the court denied the motion to direct arbitration.

ArbitrationContract DisputeScope of Arbitration ClauseMotion to Compel ArbitrationBreach of ContractLimited Arbitration Clause
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Arbitration between Carey & Westinghouse Electric Corp.

The case involves cross-appeals from an order of Special Term concerning the arbitration of discharge grievances in Buffalo and furlough grievances in Sharon under a collective bargaining agreement. The Special Term had denied arbitration for the Buffalo discharge grievances, which the appellate court found to be a misconception of the court's role in arbitration. The appellate court emphasized that only the existence of an agreement to arbitrate and a dispute thereunder should be considered, leaving matters of law and fact to the arbitrators. The court also deemed the question of public policy overriding arbitration rules premature. Regarding the Sharon furlough claims, the Special Term's decision to compel arbitration was affirmed, with the appellate court rejecting claims of Federal preemption. The final order was modified to grant the petitioner's motion to compel arbitration for the Buffalo discharge grievances and affirmed in all other respects.

ArbitrationCollective BargainingLabor DisputeDischarge GrievancesFurlough GrievancesCross-AppealSpecial Term OrderPublic PolicyFederal PreemptionAppellate Review
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Case No. ADJ9012138
Regular
Aug 12, 2016

PINON vs. DIRECT RESOURCE SOLUTION, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

In *Pinon v. Direct Resource Solution*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration. This action was taken to allow the WCAB further time to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues presented in the case. The WCAB emphasized that this additional review is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Consequently, all future correspondence related to the petition must be filed directly with the WCAB's Office of the Commissioners.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGrant of ReconsiderationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemEAMSOffice of the CommissionersDistrict OfficeWCJProposed SettlementCompromise and Release
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Case No. Docket No. 67
Regular Panel Decision

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. v. Ideal World Direct

In this Memorandum and Order, District Judge William H. Pauley, III, addresses defendants Ideal World Direct, Marc Molinaro, and Matthew Ashworth's motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint or sever claims. Plaintiffs Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation allege copyright infringement and Lanham Act violations. The court granted the motion in part, dismissing all claims against Molinaro and Ashworth due to a lack of personal jurisdiction, but denied it regarding Ideal World Direct, finding sufficient grounds for jurisdiction and adequately pleaded claims for contributory copyright infringement and Lanham Act violations. Additionally, the court denied motions to dismiss for failure to comply with pleading requirements under Fed.R.Civ.P. 8 and 10(b), and the motion to sever claims was also denied.

Copyright InfringementLanham ActPersonal JurisdictionMotion to DismissContributory InfringementInternet WebsitesOnline PiracyFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureDistrict CourtCyberlaw
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 10, 1994

New Directions v. Seda

Plaintiffs, New Directions and Tim Schermerhorn, brought an action under the LMRDA against Damaso Seda, President of Local 100, Transport Workers of America. They alleged Seda used union funds for pre-election campaign materials supporting his re-election without providing equal distribution opportunities to the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs sought an injunction to compel Local 100 to fund their campaign literature distribution and prevent further violations. The defendant moved to consolidate the preliminary injunction motion into a request for a permanent injunction. The court found Schermerhorn to be a 'bona fide candidate' and concluded that Seda's article violated LMRDA Section 481(c) based on its timing, tone, content, and context. Consequently, the court granted the defendant's motion to consolidate and also granted the plaintiffs' request for a permanent injunction, ordering Local 100 to distribute the plaintiffs' campaign materials.

LMRDAUnion ElectionCampaign LiteratureEqual OpportunityPreliminary InjunctionPermanent InjunctionBona Fide CandidateLabor OrganizationCollective BargainingTransport Workers of America
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Case No. 2017 NY Slip Op 05910 [152 AD3d 1143]
Regular Panel Decision
Aug 30, 2017

Matter of Pompeo v. Auction Direct USA LP

The claimant, Peter Pompeo, established a work-related low back injury in 2008 and received workers' compensation benefits, which were later suspended in 2012. In 2013, Pompeo pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance. Subsequently, the employer alleged Pompeo violated Workers' Compensation Law § 114-a by failing to report income from these illegal activities while receiving benefits. The Workers' Compensation Law Judge initially found fraud, but the Workers' Compensation Board reversed, concluding there was insufficient proof of unreported income. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decision, declining to disturb its findings.

Workers' CompensationFraud AllegationDrug SalesControlled SubstanceFalse StatementIncome DisclosureLost Wage BenefitsProbation ViolationCollateral EstoppelAppellate Review
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Malena v. Victoria's Secret Direct, LLC

Fredda Malena, a former executive assistant, brought claims against Victoria's Secret entities and Ann O’Malley for pregnancy discrimination and retaliation under federal and New York state/city laws. Defendants moved for partial summary judgment to dismiss these claims. The court, led by District Judge J. Paul Oetken, granted the motions in part and denied them in part. O’Malley was found not liable for FMLA retaliation and direct NYSHRL discrimination but may be liable for NYSHRL retaliation, NYCHRL claims, and aiding and abetting. The Corporate Defendants' summary judgment motion was denied for discrimination and FMLA/NYSHRL/NYCHRL retaliation, but granted for aiding and abetting and the spread-of-hours claim.

Pregnancy DiscriminationFMLA RetaliationNYSHRL DiscriminationNYCHRL DiscriminationSummary JudgmentEmployer LiabilityIndividual LiabilityMixed MotiveReduction in ForceRetaliation Claims
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Case No. 2016 NY Slip Op 02787 [138 AD3d 797]
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 13, 2016

Mileski v. MSC Indus. Direct Co., Inc.

Drena Mileski, as administratrix of Ronald P. Mileski's estate, initiated a wrongful death action following Ronald's death from injuries sustained operating a lathe machine. The plaintiff sought to amend the complaint to include Burns Real Estate, LLC, Nijon Tool Co., Inc., Island Machine Supply Corp., and John Raymond Burns as additional defendants, relying on the relation-back doctrine. The Supreme Court granted this amendment. However, the Appellate Division reversed, ruling that the relation-back doctrine was inapplicable. The court reasoned that if the new defendants were united in interest with the employer, they would share the employer's immunity under the Workers' Compensation Law, rendering the claims time-barred.

Wrongful DeathLathe AccidentRelation-Back DoctrineStatute of LimitationsAmended ComplaintVicarious LiabilityWorkers' Compensation ImmunityAppellate ProcedureTimeliness of AppealUnity of Interest
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Bugge v. Sweet

Plaintiff appealed an order from the Supreme Court in Otsego County which set aside a jury verdict in his favor for $10,000 and directed a verdict for the defendant. The case stemmed from a 1975 motor vehicle accident, with the central legal question being whether the plaintiff sustained a "serious injury" as defined by Insurance Law § 671(4) at the time. The appellate court reviewed the medical evidence presented, specifically the testimony of the plaintiff's doctor. The court found the doctor's testimony regarding the permanency and causal link of the injury to the accident to be burdened with doubt, speculation, and inconsistency. Consequently, the appellate court determined that the plaintiff failed, as a matter of law, to establish the "serious injury" threshold required for recovery. Therefore, the order and judgment in favor of the defendant were affirmed.

Motor Vehicle AccidentPersonal InjurySerious Injury ThresholdInsurance LawSpinal FusionLumbo-sacral StrainCausationPermanencyMedical Expert TestimonyAppellate Review
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