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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.

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.

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.

Tilipman v. Korban - Arbitration Award Appeal

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to vacate an arbitration award. The court deemed the appeal from an amended order as an appeal from the final judgment, addressing the merits of the case.

Estrella v. 20 Bruckner, LLC - Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in Estrella v. 20 Bruckner, LLC. The court granted defendants' motion to vacate a prior order striking their answer and set the matter for a compliance conference to schedule outstanding discovery.

Cárdenas v. Walgreens - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by Jerel Cárdenas against Walgreens. The court found that the plaintiff's allegations stated a claim under the rescue doctrine, and the primary assumption of risk doctrine was a fact-specific inquiry better suited for summary judgment.

People v. A.Y. - Criminal Possession and Robbery Convictions

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment concerning A.Y.'s convictions for criminal possession of a weapon and robbery. The court vacated certain surcharges and fees imposed at sentencing while otherwise affirming the convictions and sentence.

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.

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. Scott-Manson - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment against Jeremy Scott-Manson, vacating his sentence and remanding for resentencing. The court affirmed his conviction for attempted assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.