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Appeals court reinstates sexual abuse suit vs NY courts
A state appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed she was sexually abused by a state Supreme Court justice.
Second lawsuit filed in Hilton school abuse case
The family of a former Hilton school district student that previously filed a notice of claim against the district for alleged child sex abuse by a school principal has now filed a lawsuit in federal court.
New sex abuse lawsuits filed against Boy Scouts in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former Boy Scouts who say they were molested as children by adult scout leaders filed nine lawsuits Tuesday in New York accusing the organization of failing […]
Justice late, not denied: New York to allow old abuse suits
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Hundreds, if not thousands of people who say they were molested as children in New York state are expected to go to court this week to […]
Judge scolds government over Iraq detainee abuse pictures
NEW YORK — A federal judge scolded the government on Wednesday for being overprotective of potentially disturbing images of how the military treated prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan and proceeding […]
NY bills for costs of care after abuse
Bill Liblick was shocked to learn that his sister, a disabled woman with the mind of a 1-year-old, had repeatedly been sexually assaulted at a state-run group home. Then, after […]
Inmate’s claims of unsanitary conditions, abuse re-instated
A state inmate who claims he was forced to breathe air smelling of his own excrement for several days may proceed with his federal lawsuit alleging unsanitary confinement, retaliation for not […]
Law supports families of abused disabled
ALBANY — New York will no longer prohibit families from making use of once-secret reports that detail abuse of their disabled relatives in state facilities. The state had long stamped […]
NY recovers $335M from Medicaid fraud, abuse
ALBANY — The New York Attorney General’s Office recovered more than $335 million last year from Medicaid fraud and abuse, the agency reported Wednesday. The total, including $146 million from […]
Employers push back on FMLA abuse
In an effort to root out employee abuse of Family and Medical Leave Act violations, employers are increasingly relying upon the “honest suspicion” defense — and winning. Led by several […]
NY near deal to require coaches to report abuse
ALBANY — New York Senate leader Dean Skelos saidthe Legislature is close to a deal on a law to require college coaches, professors and others to report sex abuse. […]
In re: Karlstrom
U.S. District Court, WDNY Abuse Motion to Dismiss — Change of Circumstances In re: Karlstrom 09-12267 B Judge Bucki Background: The trustee moved to dismiss the bankruptcy case for the […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
Law News
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
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