New York Appellate Division

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP v. McLendon - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Eric C. McLendon in favor of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP for $178,200.10. The court found that the defendant failed to establish a meritorious defense to the summary judgment motion.

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.

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. Rosario - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a criminal conviction for Juan Rosario. The court rejected the defendant's argument that his extreme emotional disturbance defense should have been accepted by the jury, finding that while he established the subjective element of loss of self-control, the objective element of a reasonable explanation or excuse was not sufficiently established.

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 Cardillo - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York has issued an opinion in the Matter of Christopher Scott Cardillo. The case involves disciplinary proceedings against an attorney accused of professional misconduct, specifically the conversion and/or misappropriation of entrusted funds totaling over $4.7 million.

People v. Newton - Criminal Appeal Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Jamar Newton. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive. This decision was issued on March 5, 2026.

Schiff v. Intersystem S&S Corp. - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in Schiff v. Intersystem S&S Corp. The court modified a lower court's order, granting summary judgment on liability against Intersystem S&S Corp. and on a breach of contract claim for failure to procure insurance.

Matter of Henderson - Attorney Disciplinary Proceeding

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the Matter of Craig Lee Henderson on March 5, 2026. The Attorney Grievance Committee seeks an order disbarring respondent, Craig Lee Henderson, due to prior disciplinary actions in California.

Matter of Bland - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the Matter of Lamon Darrell Bland. The case concerns disciplinary proceedings against a suspended attorney. The opinion was decided and entered on March 5, 2026.