NY-COURTS

People v. White - Appellate Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Shaquille White. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive. This decision was published on March 10, 2026.

Sachs v. Dominguez - Guardianship Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York granted a petition to vacate a prior order, reinstating Laura Ann Sachs and Allan Preston Sachs-Ambia as co-Guardians for an incapacitated person. The court also removed the current guardian and ordered the turnover of all records and funds.

Matter of S.G. - Child Neglect Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a Family Court order finding neglect for two children. The court found sufficient evidence of neglect based on a child's statement, caseworker testimony, and photographic evidence of a bruise.

People v. Perez - Criminal Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Edgardo Perez. The court found the sentence imposed not to be excessive. This decision was published on March 10, 2026.

Cooke v. Jean-Baptiste - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, granting defendants' motion for summary judgment. The court found that the plaintiff did not demonstrate a serious injury as required by Insurance Law § 5102(d) following a 2018 motor vehicle accident.

Figueroa v. Empire Sewer & Water Inc. - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in Figueroa v. Empire Sewer & Water Inc. The court modified a lower court's order regarding Labor Law claims and indemnification. The decision clarifies protections for workers injured at construction sites.

People v. Irving - NY Appellate Division Legal Opinion

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a conviction for burglary and criminal impersonation. The court found that while the lineup identification procedure was unduly suggestive, this error did not warrant overturning the conviction.

SKYX Group Inc. v. Foundation for Smoke-Free World - Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss SKYX Group Inc.'s complaint against the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim regarding the alleged misuse of their research proposal.

Matter of J.S. (S.A.) - Medical Neglect Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a Family Court ruling that a mother medically neglected her older child and derivatively neglected her younger child. The court found that the mother's delay in consenting to emergency medical treatment for her older son caused impairment or risk of impairment to his condition.

G.K. v. S.T. - Family Law Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision regarding child custody, imputed income, and maintenance in the case of G.K. v. S.T. The court modified the counsel fee award, reducing it by over $267,000.