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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Bette & Cring, LLC v. Brandle Meadows, LLC

Petitioner, a construction manager, sought to compel respondent to provide a verified statement regarding trust funds for a construction project under Lien Law article 3-A, claiming the initial statement was deficient. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, citing referral of the main contractual dispute to arbitration. On appeal, the court ruled that the arbitration did not negate the respondent's obligation to provide a compliant verified statement. The court found respondent's provided statement insufficient across multiple categories required by Lien Law § 75 (3). Consequently, the appeal court reversed the Supreme Court's order, denied respondent's motion to dismiss the appeal, granted the petition, and directed the respondent to furnish a compliant verified statement.

Lien LawVerified StatementConstruction ManagerTrust FundsArbitrationAppellate ReviewStatutory TrustReal Property ImprovementTrust BeneficiaryCompliance Deficiency
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Case No. ADJ1220987 (SJO 0262634)
Regular
Nov 17, 2010

RICHARD GILLISPIE vs. PLASTECH, SUBSEQUENT INJURIES BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) appealed an award of benefits to an applicant with a pre-existing disability, arguing a subsequent industrial back injury did not cause pathology in the opposite leg as required by statute. The Appeals Board affirmed the award, finding that Labor Code section 4751 only requires the subsequent injury to "affect" the opposite member, not necessarily cause direct pathology. Evidence showed the applicant's low back injury caused verified radiculopathy and impaired leg function, meeting the statutory requirement. The Board found SIBTF's legal arguments unpersuasive and the WCJ's findings supported by substantial evidence.

Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust FundLabor Code section 4751industrial injurylow backradiculopathypermanent disabilityopposite and corresponding memberpathologyAMA GuidesDRE category III
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 13, 1985

National Union Fire Insurance v. Ideal Mutual Insurance

This case involves an appeal concerning personal jurisdiction over Parthenon Insurance Company. The plaintiff appealed an order denying its motion to reargue and renew opposition to Parthenon's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The Appellate Division reversed the lower court's decision, granting the plaintiff's motion to reargue and renew, and subsequently denying Parthenon's motion to dismiss without prejudice, allowing for limited discovery on the jurisdictional issue. The central legal question is whether Parthenon, a 'captive' insurer for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) and its subsidiaries, which conduct business in New York, is subject to personal jurisdiction in New York State. The court found that enough evidence was presented to warrant discovery to establish jurisdiction.

Personal JurisdictionCorporate VeilSubsidiary LiabilityParent CompanyInsurance CoverageMotion to DismissDiscoveryAppellate ReviewCPLRCaptive Insurer
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

McGinn v. Morrin

This order addresses the defendants' motion to vacate and set aside the service of various legal documents, including an order to show cause, affidavit, summons, and verified complaint. The court unanimously affirmed the denial of the defendants' motion. The decision included an award of twenty dollars in costs and disbursements. Defendants were also granted leave to answer within twenty days after the service of the order, contingent upon the payment of the aforementioned costs.

Motion to VacateService of ProcessOrder to Show CauseVerified ComplaintCosts and DisbursementsAffirmation of OrderLeave to Answer
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Case No. ADJ4641589
Regular
Mar 24, 2011

RONNEL FANIEL vs. CBS PERSONNEL HOLDINGS dba VENTURI STAFFING PARTNERS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The WCAB noted that even if the petition had been verified, they would have denied it on the merits based on the administrative law judge's report. The defendant's verified answer confirmed proper service of the Notice of Intention to Dismiss. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was formally dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerifiedLabor Code section 5902DismissedVerified AnswerNotice of Intention to DismissEAMSWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJReport and Recommendation
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Case No. ADJ494384 (LAO 0840063)
Regular
Mar 29, 2012

PEDRO MARCELINO vs. CARL'S JR.; TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns lien claimant Rite Away Transportation's petition for reconsideration. The administrative law judge disallowed their lien because they failed to produce exhibits by the court-ordered deadline and did not properly verify their petition. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, noting the lien claimant's failure to verify despite explicit notice from the judge. Even if verified, the petition would have been denied on the merits due to the untimeliness of evidence submission.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrdersIndustrial InjuryDue ProcessLabor Code section 5902VerificationDismissedWCJ
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Case No. ADJ738549 (VNO 0522332)
Regular
Dec 17, 2012

JOSE RAMIREZ vs. PEDRO ALARCON, dba ALARCON IMPORTS \u0026 EXPORTS, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jose Ramirez's petition for reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. Had the petition been verified, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits based on the administrative law judge's report, which found the applicant's credibility to be highly persuasive. Furthermore, the WCAB ordered the uninsured employer, Pedro Alarcon, to provide a verified statement of employee numbers as per Labor Code sections 3722(d) and (e) to determine applicable penalties. The WCAB also noted the employer had not secured workers' compensation insurance.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerified StatementLabor Code section 5902Uninsured EmployerWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReport and RecommendationWCJCredibilityLabor Code section 3722(d)Labor Code section 3722(e)
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

New Rochelle Contracting Corp. v. American Steel Erectors, Inc.

American Steel Erectors, Inc. appealed an order from the Supreme Court of Westchester County, which denied their motion to compel petitioners to comply with a demand for a verified statement under Lien Law § 76 (5). The underlying proceeding was initiated by the petitioners to discharge a public improvement mechanics' lien. American Steel sought a temporary stay of the proceeding, arguing the petitioners failed to provide the verified statement. The Supreme Court properly declined the stay, as a lienor can pursue both trust fund remedies and ordinary lien enforcement. The appellate court affirmed the order, stating that American Steel's proper remedy is to commence a separate proceeding to compel the verified statement.

mechanics' lienpublic improvementverified statementLien Lawappealstay of proceedingtrust fund remediesappellate reviewWestchester County
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Case No. ADJ6846176
Regular
Jun 09, 2010

MARILYN QUAID vs. OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Marilyn Quaid's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not verified, a violation of Labor Code section 5902. Even if it had been verified, the WCAB would have denied it on its merits, adopting the reasoning of the administrative law judge. Therefore, the WCAB ordered the Petition for Reconsideration to be dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5902verifieddismissedWCJ Report and Recommendationdeny on the meritsWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLiberty Mutual Fire Insurance CompanyOld Republic Title CompanyMarilyn Quaid
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Case No. ADJ7148345
Regular
Mar 04, 2011

MICHAEL KELLEY vs. GREEN WASTE CONNECTIONS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Michael Kelley's petition for reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The WCAB noted that even if it had been verified, the petition would have been denied on its merits based on the administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the petition is formally dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerifiedLabor Code section 5902DismissedReport and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeDenial on the MeritsADJ7148345Green Waste Connections
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