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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.

Matter of S.G. - Child Neglect Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a Family Court order finding neglect for two children. The court found sufficient evidence of neglect based on a child's statement, caseworker testimony, and photographic evidence of a bruise.

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.

Matter of T.M. (C.V.) - Child Neglect and Parental Rights Termination

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a Family Court decision terminating a mother's parental rights due to permanent neglect. The court found that the agency made diligent efforts to facilitate reunification, despite the mother's non-compliance with her service plan. The decision upholds the termination of parental rights and transfer of custody for adoption.

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.