US Courts

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.

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.

7-Eleven, Inc. v. Town of Oyster Bay - Administrative Law

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to review a determination by the Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay. The Town Board had denied 7-Eleven's application for a special use permit, site plan approval, and modification of covenants and restrictions for a gas station and convenience store.

Stewart Hill LLC v. Town of New Windsor - Zoning Moratorium Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision exempting Stewart Hill LLC's site plan application from a local development moratorium. The decision clarifies the application of Local Law No. 1 of 2020 regarding SEQRA review prior to the moratorium's introduction.

American Tr. Ins. Co. v. SCOB, LLC - Attorney's Fee Award

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reversed a lower court's judgment regarding an attorney's fee award. The court remitted the matter for a new determination of the attorney's fee to be awarded to SCOB, LLC, a medical provider, pursuant to 11 NYCRR 65-4.10(j)(4).

T.I. v. R.I. - Divorce and Ancillary Relief Case

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's order denying a defendant's motion for summary judgment to dismiss a divorce complaint and for sanctions. The case involves the validity of a marriage solemnized by a religious contract without a marriage license.

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.

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.

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.

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.