New York Appellate Division

De Castro v. West Farms Apts. LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed lower court orders severing third-party actions in the case of De Castro v. West Farms Apts. LLC. The court considered the merits of a motion for leave to reargue, effectively granting it.

People v. Newton - Criminal Appeal Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Jamar Newton. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive. This decision was issued on March 5, 2026.

Nemeth v. K-Tooling - Land Use Variance Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in the Matter of Nemeth v. K-Tooling, concerning a land use dispute. The court reviewed a judgment that partially granted petitioners' application to annul a determination by the Village of Hancock Zoning Board of Appeals approving a use variance request.

Ballard v. Beard - Labor Law and Negligence Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in Ballard v. Beard, concerning an appeal from the denial of a motion for summary judgment. The case involves claims under Labor Law and common-law negligence related to a workplace injury during home renovation.

Reyes v. Scherrer - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision in Reyes v. Scherrer, modifying a judgment in a small claims action concerning a residential tenancy. The court addressed the retention of a purported deposit and rental arrears.

Michael T. v. Rida S. - Divorce and Custody Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment of divorce and custody. The court addressed challenges to joint legal custody and equitable distribution, upholding the lower court's decision regarding the best interests of the child and the parents' ability to cooperate.

Angevine v. Martuscello - Prison Disciplinary Rules Violation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York upheld a determination that an incarcerated individual violated prison disciplinary rules. The ruling confirms the findings of conspiracy to assault, violent conduct, gang involvement, and making threats, based on substantial evidence.

New York v. Philip II. - Civil Management of Sex Offender

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed an order granting the State's application to civilly confine Philip II., a respondent found to be a dangerous sex offender. The court revoked his supervised release due to violations, including tampering with monitoring devices.

People v. Daniels - Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in People v. Daniels, affirming a conviction for criminal possession of a controlled substance. The court addressed the defendant's appeal concerning the weight of the evidence and the suppression of seized evidence.

People v. Jones - Criminal Possession of a Weapon Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to vacate a conviction for criminal possession of a weapon. The defendant argued the vehicle search was based on racial profiling, but the court found he did not meet his burden of proof.