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Bernstein v. Assaf - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to confirm an arbitration award and deny a wife's petition to vacate it. The court found no grounds for vacating the award, including claims of arbitrator bias or failure of a condition precedent to arbitration.

People v. White - Appellate Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Shaquille White. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive. This decision was published on March 10, 2026.

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.

People v. Irving - NY Appellate Division Legal Opinion

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a conviction for burglary and criminal impersonation. The court found that while the lineup identification procedure was unduly suggestive, this error did not warrant overturning the conviction.

People v. Perez - Criminal Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Edgardo Perez. The court found the sentence imposed not to be excessive. This decision was published on March 10, 2026.

Glowatz v. City of New York - Discrimination Lawsuit Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the dismissal of a discrimination complaint against the City of New York. While the court found the complaint was timely filed, it failed to state a cause of action for discrimination under state or city human rights laws.

G.K. v. S.T. - Family Law Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision regarding child custody, imputed income, and maintenance in the case of G.K. v. S.T. The court modified the counsel fee award, reducing it by over $267,000.

Cooke v. Jean-Baptiste - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, granting defendants' motion for summary judgment. The court found that the plaintiff did not demonstrate a serious injury as required by Insurance Law § 5102(d) following a 2018 motor vehicle accident.

Figueroa v. Empire Sewer & Water Inc. - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in Figueroa v. Empire Sewer & Water Inc. The court modified a lower court's order regarding Labor Law claims and indemnification. The decision clarifies protections for workers injured at construction sites.

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.