New York Appellate Division

People v. Taveres - Sex Offender Classification

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision adjudicating Rolando Taveres a level two sexually violent offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act. The court found sufficient evidence for the risk assessment and declined to grant a downward departure.

Matter of AN.D. (A.D., J.A.) - Child Neglect Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a Family Court decision finding a father neglected his children due to significant educational neglect. The court upheld the Family Court's decision to conform pleadings to the proof, noting the father had a full opportunity to address the allegations.

Morrissey v. Morrissey - Matrimonial Action Dismissal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the denial of the plaintiff's motion to consolidate a Family Court proceeding and granted the defendant's cross-motion to dismiss the matrimonial action. The court found that a prior pending action in Queens County involved the same parties, subject matter, and relief sought.

Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision in Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi. The court declared that the defendant must provide access to her apartment for repairs and bear the cost, reversing the denial of the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.

JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC. The court reinstated certain counterclaims related to trust funds and granted a motion to amend counterclaims, while affirming other dismissals.

Arita v. FDS Assoc., LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified an order regarding a motion by third-party defendant The City of New York. The court granted limited discovery while affirming the denial of other requests, impacting the procedural path of the case.

People v. Johnson - Sex Offender Registration Act Adjudication

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision adjudicating Clayton Johnson a level three predicate sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act. The court found that the defendant's extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for rape and forcible touching, demonstrated a high risk of recidivism, outweighing any mitigating factors.

Friedman v. Garnet Wines & Liqs. Inc. - Defamation Claim Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a defamation claim in Friedman v. Garnet Wines & Liqs. Inc. The court found that the statement made by the defendant, viewed in context, constituted nonactionable opinion. The ruling was issued on March 3, 2026.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Possession of a Weapon Conviction

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. The court addressed the defendant's Second Amendment claim, finding it did not render the state's firearm licensing scheme unconstitutional.

People v. Marquis - Appellate Division Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment from the Supreme Court, Bronx County, in the case of People v. Marquis. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive.