Courts & Litigation

Avison Young LLC v. 459 W 50 ST LLC - Breach of Contract

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's judgment against 459 W 50 ST LLC and 182 Stanton LLC, ordering them to pay Avison Young LLC $454,000 in unpaid commissions. The dispute centered on the interpretation of a tiered commission structure for the sale of four properties.

Lexington Ins. Co. v. New York Mar. & Gen. Ins. Co. - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York Marine and General Insurance Company owes further coverage obligations to Lexington Insurance Company. The case involves a dispute over insurance coverage following a tour bus accident and subsequent settlement.

Youngs v. Woods - Prison Disciplinary Rule Violation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York dismissed a petition challenging a prison disciplinary finding. The court found the matter moot as the determination was administratively reversed, expunged from the record, and the surcharge refunded.

People v. Leigh - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in People v. Leigh, concerning a defendant's guilty plea to attempted sexual misconduct and criminal contempt. The court addressed whether the defendant was adequately informed of potential fines beyond mandatory surcharges and fees.

People v. Morales - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment against Leuris Morales. The court struck the condition of probation requiring payment of surcharges and fees, finding it unrelated to rehabilitation.

People v. Tyreek M. - Criminal Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Tyreek M. The court granted the defendant's counsel's application to withdraw, finding no non-frivolous points for appeal. The decision was issued on March 12, 2026.

People v. Jimenez-Rivera - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in People v. Jimenez-Rivera on March 12, 2026. The court found that the defendant's waiver of his right to appeal was invalid due to overbroad language in the written waiver and deficiencies in the oral colloquy.

People v. Vella - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Dylan K. Vella of murder in the second degree and other crimes. The defendant appealed the sentence, but his appeal waiver foreclosed review of the sentence's severity.

People v. Cedeno - Criminal Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the case of People v. Cedeno. The opinion was published on March 12, 2026, under citation 2026 NY Slip Op 01411.

People v. Streeks - NY Appellate Division Opinion

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a judgment convicting Paul Streeks of manslaughter in the first degree. The court found that Streeks' appeal of his sentence was foreclosed by his waiver of the right to appeal as part of his plea agreement.