Russell v. Scott - Constitutional Rights Violation by Corrections Officer

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to corrections officer Jason Scott in a case alleging sexual abuse of a pretrial detainee. The court clarified the distinct legal standards for pretrial detainees under the Fourteenth Amendment versus convicted prisoners under the Eighth Amendment, finding Scott's alleged actions violated clearly established constitutional rights.

2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion on Rehearing En Banc Denial

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a petition for rehearing en banc in consolidated cases involving plaintiffs against The Taliban and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. While the majority denied the rehearing, several judges dissented, indicating ongoing judicial debate.

Suarez v. Sullivan - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement and Medical Needs

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's grant of summary judgment in Suarez v. Sullivan. The court found genuine disputes of material fact regarding the plaintiff's Eighth Amendment claims of deliberate indifference to conditions of confinement and medical needs against New York State correctional and mental health officials. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

2nd Circuit: Asylum, Withholding, CAT for Mohamed Sufiyan

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) regarding Mohamed Sufiyan's application for asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture (CAT) relief. The court granted the petition in part, remanding the case to the BIA to determine Sufiyan's eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal absent the material support bar, while denying review of the CAT claims.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of qualified immunity for NYPD officers in a false arrest lawsuit. The court found that the officers had arguable probable cause to arrest the plaintiff, Guo Hua Jin, on assault charges, and that the district court erred in suggesting a heightened standard for assessing credibility in domestic violence cases.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, granting the detective qualified immunity on federal claims.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Court Opinion on Insurance Reimbursement

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court's decision was based on a certified question answered by the New York Court of Appeals, which held that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Bondholder Suit Against Republic of Argentina - Court Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a bondholder suit against the Republic of Argentina. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the district court's judgment, remanding for further proceedings. This decision addresses the timeliness of certain claims under New York's statute of limitations and COVID-era tolling provisions, as well as the bondholders' authority to sue under Argentine law.

Miller v. Lamanna - Discrimination Case Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a discrimination and retaliation case brought by a former corrections officer against his supervisors. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations.

Court Rules on Worker's Disability Benefits Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review regarding disability benefits for medical cannabis. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision that reimbursement for doctor-recommended medical cannabis edibles is not covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act due to marijuana's federal Schedule I classification.