State Courts

Newkirk Ave. LLC v. Everest Natl. Ins. Co. - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of Everest National Insurance Company. The court declared that the insurance policy issued to 25-01 Newkirk Avenue, LLC, did not provide coverage for the underlying personal injury action due to a lead exclusion clause.

Bisogno v. Libertella - Defamation, False Arrest, Malicious Prosecution

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a judgment in a defamation, false arrest, and malicious prosecution case. The court granted the defendants' motion to set aside the jury's damages verdict as excessive and ordered a new trial on the issue of damages.

Key Constr. Servs. v. County of Westchester - Contract Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision dismissing a petition by Key Construction Services, LLC. The case involved a dispute over telecommunications/IT work required under a contract with the County of Westchester.

People v. Arcaya - Appellate Division Opinion

The New York Appellate Division published an opinion in People v. Arcaya on March 11, 2026. The court affirmed the sentence imposed on the defendant, finding it was not excessive despite a deficient oral colloquy regarding the waiver of appeal rights.

People v. Dickson - Appellate Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the case of People v. Dickson on March 11, 2026. The specific nature of the ruling and its implications are not detailed in the provided text.

People v. Ble - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the case of People v. Ble on March 11, 2026. The docket number is unknown, and there are no citations or authorities listed as of the document's publication.

Matter of Stokes v Johnson - Appellate Division Ruling

The New York Appellate Division, Second Department, ruled on Matter of Stokes v. Johnson, denying a petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found the petitioner failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to compel a lower court justice to direct a district attorney to respond to a motion.

People v. Griffin - Appellate Division Opinion

The New York Appellate Division denied an application for a writ of error coram nobis, which sought to vacate a prior decision affirming a judgment based on ineffective assistance of appellate counsel. The court found the appellant failed to establish the claim.

People v. Abdullah - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Andrew Abdullah of unauthorized use of a vehicle. The court found no non-frivolous issues on appeal and granted the motion to withdraw as counsel.

Da-Kym Barksdale v. Gilmore - Custody Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a Family Court order that granted a father sole custody due to the mother's failure to appear. The court remitted the matter for an expeditious hearing on the father's petition to modify a prior custody order.