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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.

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 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.

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.

Sachs v. Dominguez - Guardianship Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York granted a petition to vacate a prior order, reinstating Laura Ann Sachs and Allan Preston Sachs-Ambia as co-Guardians for an incapacitated person. The court also removed the current guardian and ordered the turnover of all records and funds.

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.

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.

Lowman v. Consolidated Edison Co. of N.Y., Inc. - Appellate Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to strike or dismiss a third-party complaint and related requests for sanctions. The case involves a dispute between Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and Nelson Services Systems, Inc., concerning a confidential letter agreement.

People v. Lezama - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed an order adjudicating a defendant a level three sexually violent predicate sex offender. The court found that the lower court improperly assessed points for prior convictions, potentially reclassifying the defendant to a presumptive level two offender.

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.