Courts & Legal

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in a no-fault insurance benefits dispute. The court remanded the case for further proceedings after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny payment based on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Bondholders v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by bondholders against the Republic of Argentina for defaulted sovereign bond payments. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that the detective was entitled to qualified immunity, reversing the lower court's decision and remanding the case.

Miller v. Lamanna - Race Discrimination and Retaliation Appeal

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's race discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion without considering the full record. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Appeals Court Decision: Jin v. City of New York

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of qualified immunity to NYPD officers in a false arrest case. The court found that officers had arguable probable cause to arrest Guo Hua Jin, overturning the district court's decision and dismissing the false arrest claim.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum, Withholding, CAT Review

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted in part a petition for review in Sufiyan v. Bondi, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The court found the BIA erred by not determining if the petitioner would be eligible for asylum or withholding of removal absent the material support bar, which prevents individuals who provided material support to designated terrorist organizations from receiving such relief. The petition for review regarding Convention Against Torture relief was denied.

United States v. William Jimenez - Sentencing Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's judgment in the case of United States v. William Jimenez. The court upheld the 105-month sentence and three years of supervised release, including specific conditions related to electronic device searches, community service, and mental health counseling.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and affiliated health care facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ's appointment was invalid due to a lack of quorum and unconstitutional removal protections. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

Mar-Can Transportation Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund by $1.8 million. The ruling interprets an ambiguous ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalties Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of foreign businesses. This ruling allows the IRS to collect $50,000 in penalties against Joseph Safdieh through administrative assessment.