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People v. Jones - Sexually Violent Offender Adjudication

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision adjudicating Jefferey Jones a level three sexually violent offender. The court found an extremely high risk of recidivism based on his criminal history and the nature of his offenses.

Galloway v. Arthur Clinton Hous. Dev. Fund Corp. - Personal Injury Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury case. The case involves a trip and fall incident on a sidewalk where construction work was being performed.

Calle v. 686 Broadway Realty, LLC - Labor Law Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's order granting partial summary judgment to the plaintiff in Calle v. 686 Broadway Realty, LLC. The court found the general contractor, Schimenti Construction Company, LLC, liable under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) for injuries sustained by an employee due to an unsecured plank.

Joyous JD Ltd. v. Yolanda Mgt. - Appellate Division Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying defendants' motion for leave to renew their motion to dismiss. The court found that the defendants failed to provide a reasonable justification for their previous omissions of translated documents.

People v. Caruth - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a conviction for manslaughter in the first degree in the case of People v. Caruth. The court found that the suppression motion was properly denied, upholding the legality of the initial search.

Matter of J.S.G. - Termination of Parental Rights

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a Family Court order terminating the parental rights of respondent father based on abandonment. The court found clear and convincing evidence that the father had minimal contact and provided no financial support for the child during the relevant period.

Lackenbauer v. 162 Fifth Ave. Assoc. LLC - Labor Law Opinion

The New York Appellate Division issued an opinion in Lackenbauer v. 162 Fifth Ave. Assoc. LLC, modifying a lower court's decision regarding Labor Law § 241(6) claims. The court partially denied summary judgment on liability for a claim premised on Industrial Code § 23-2.1(a)(1) and the dismissal of an affirmative defense.

Henriquez v City of New York - Appellate Division Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's dismissal of a discrimination complaint against the City of New York. The court found the complaint was timely filed under the New York City Human Rights Law and reinstated the case for further consideration of the plaintiff's amendment request.

Robles v. 53-63 Walton LLC - Labor Law Opinion

The New York Appellate Division modified a lower court's order in Robles v. 53-63 Walton LLC, granting plaintiff summary judgment on liability for his Labor Law § 240(1) claim. The court found the plaintiff established his case based on testimony regarding a faulty ladder.

Matter of Z.R. - Child Neglect Determination

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a Family Court's determination that a mother neglected her child. The court found that the mother's use of a controlled substance placed the child at imminent risk of harm, upholding the child's placement with the Commissioner of Social Services.