New York Appellate Division

People v. Dickson - Appellate Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the case of People v. Dickson on March 11, 2026. The specific nature of the ruling and its implications are not detailed in the provided text.

Kurtanidze v. Fasino - Personal Injury Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, denying a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury case. The court found that the plaintiff's opposition papers should have been considered despite a technical defect in filing.

Whelan v. Whelan - Child Support Modification Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's order that granted a downward modification of child support. The court found that the parties' stipulation, which waived modification rights under certain conditions, was binding. The original child support was $6,250 per month, and the lower court had reduced it to $3,500 per month.

Stewart Hill, LLC v. Windsor - Local Law Challenge

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York modified a lower court's order regarding Local Law No. 3 of 2021 of the Town of New Windsor. The court granted summary judgment to the Town of New Windsor on certain causes of action, effectively upholding the local law against a challenge.

Da-Kym Barksdale v. Gilmore - Custody Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a Family Court order that granted a father sole custody due to the mother's failure to appear. The court remitted the matter for an expeditious hearing on the father's petition to modify a prior custody order.

Stewart Hill LLC v. Town of New Windsor - Zoning Moratorium Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision exempting Stewart Hill LLC's site plan application from a local development moratorium. The decision clarifies the application of Local Law No. 1 of 2020 regarding SEQRA review prior to the moratorium's introduction.

People v. Arcaya - Appellate Division Opinion

The New York Appellate Division published an opinion in People v. Arcaya on March 11, 2026. The court affirmed the sentence imposed on the defendant, finding it was not excessive despite a deficient oral colloquy regarding the waiver of appeal rights.

Matter of Stokes v Johnson - Appellate Division Ruling

The New York Appellate Division, Second Department, ruled on Matter of Stokes v. Johnson, denying a petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found the petitioner failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to compel a lower court justice to direct a district attorney to respond to a motion.

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.

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.