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GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court found that under New York law, an insurer cannot deny no-fault medical benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Mar-Can Transport vs. Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of an ERISA provision concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of qualified immunity to NYPD officers in a false arrest case. The court found that officers had arguable probable cause to arrest Guo Hua Jin, overturning the district court's decision and granting immunity.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, granting the detective qualified immunity on federal claims.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for use in European proceedings.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity in Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court held that state court judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity suits and that federal jurisdiction is barred by Article III's case-or-controversy requirement for official-capacity claims.

2nd Circuit Opinion on Housing Discrimination Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a housing discrimination case involving CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the district court's decision, impacting claims under the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act.

US v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in the admission of DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Care One, LLC v. NLRB - Court Opinion on Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One, LLC and affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities challenged NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the denial of injunctive relief.

US v. Jiminez - Affirming Sentence for Ammunition Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment for felony ammunition possession. The court found that the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling, were justified and that Jimenez's appeal waiver barred his challenge to the sentence term.