Fourth Department – Pre-answer motion to dismiss: Villalba v. City of Auburn, et al.
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Pre-answer motion to dismiss — Jurisdictional issues — Traverse hearing required Villalba v. City of Auburn, et al. CA 24-01818 […]
Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Talley
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Assault — Physical injury People v. Talley KA 23-00084 Appealed from Erie County Court Background: The defendant appealed from his […]
Fourth Department – Family Court: Sprague v. Younes
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Family Court — Relocation — New information Sprague v. Younes CAF 24-01700 Appealed from Family Court, Allegany County Background: The […]
Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al.
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Notice of claim — Actual notice — School bullying Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al. CA 25-00073 Appealed from […]
Fourth Department – Default: April I.O. v. Taylor, et al.
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Default — Law office failure April I.O. v. Taylor, et al. CA 25-00109 Appealed from Supreme Court, Yates County Background: […]
Fourth Department – Murder: People v. McCullough
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Murder —Sufficiency of intent — Juror relationship with prosecutor People v. McCullough KA 15-01962 Appealed from Monroe County Court Background: […]
Fourth Department – Termination of trust: HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee v. Campbell
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Termination of trust — Distribution of fund — Per stirpes HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee v. Campbell CA 25-00060 Appealed […]
Fourth Department – Expert testimony: People v. Douse
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Expert testimony — Child abuse People v. Douse KA 24-01033 Appealed from Ontario County Court Background: The defendant appealed from […]
Fourth Department – Motion to renew: Brown v. State of New York
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Motion to renew — New facts — Reasonable justification Brown v. State of New York CA 24-02025 Appealed from Monroe […]
Fourth Department – Adult Survivors Act: Jane Doe v. Moran, et al.
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Adult Survivors Act — Sexual abuse — Malicious prosecution Jane Doe v. Moran, et al. CA 25-00596 Appealed from Family […]
Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Walker
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Speedy trial — Documents not in prosecution’s possession People v. Walker KA 21-00656 Appealed from Monroe County Court Background: The […]
Fourth Department – Surrogacy: Matter of Baby A and Baby B.
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Surrogacy — Best interests of the children Matter of Baby A and Baby B. CAF 25-01788 Appealed from Family Court, […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
- Second Circuit – New trial: McClarin v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – First Amendment: Real Estate Board of New York Inc. v. The City of New York
- Fourth Department – Juvenile offender: People v. Kameron P.
- Second Circuit – Anticompetitive policy: Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. v. The Nielsen Co. (US) LLC
- Fourth Department – Aggravated harassment: People v. O’Neill
- Second Circuit – Convention Against Torture: Aguilar-Villalobos v. Blanche
Law News
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary
- NY appeals court affirms weapon conviction rejecting illegal stop claims
- Nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents




