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U.S. District Court, Western District of New York ERISA Fiduciary Duties — Damages LaScala v. Scrufari 93-CV-982 Judge Curtin Background: On Jan. 15, 2004, the court issued findings of fact and conclusions of law after trial, finding defendant Santo Scrufari ...

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Dismissal Corporations — Ceased Operations The Omega Institute Inc. v. Universal Sales Systems Inc. 08-CV-6473 Judge Telesca Background: Plaintiff, The Omega Institute Inc. — doing business as Money Tree Training Group — ...

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Poor Person Status Court Fees Pettus v. Oakes 09-CV-6263 Judge Siragusa Background: The prisoner civil rights case is before the court for a determination as to whether the plaintiff’s in forma pauperis ...

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Attorney Disqualification Public Officers — Corporation Counsel Lieberman v. City of Rochester 07-CV-6316 Judge Payson Background: The case arises out of the alleged “gay-bashing” incident that took place on June 1, 2007 ...

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U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Social Security Pitts v. Astrue 08-CV-708 Judge Skretny Background: Plaintiff Edrema M. Pitts challenges an administrative law judge’s determination that she is not disabled within the meaning of the Social Security Act. ...

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U.S. District Court, WDNY Immigration ‘Mandamus’ — Jurisdiction Salem v. Mukasey 09-MC-6002 Judge Larimer Background: Petitioner Abdul N. Salem, a U.S. citizen, seeks a writ of mandamus compelling the U.S. Department of State to approve an application for an immigrant ...

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Trademark Infringement Mackenzie-Childs LLC and Mackenzie-Childs Aurora LLC v. Mackenzie-Childs 06-CV-6107 Judge Telesca Background: Plaintiffs MacKenzie-Childs LLC and MacKenzie-Childs Aurora LLC, manufacturers and sellers of ceramic goods and housewares, bring an action pursuant to the Declaratory Judgment Act, the Lanham ...

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