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State liable for snowplow crash
A New York State Court of Claims judge has found the state 100% liable for damages suffered when a snowplow truck backed into a car in Dutchess County.
State liable for attack on patient
A New York judge has ruled that the state is 100% liable for injuries suffered by a patient at a state-run psychiatric facility where he was attacked by another patient.
Lawsuit against state police troopers moves forward
A New York State Court of Claims judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against New York State Police Troopers for actions that allegedly led to a fatal car accident.
State attorneys sanctioned in inmate lawsuit
A judge has issued courtroom sanctions against attorneys representing the state in a complaint filed by a prison inmate.
Lawsuit against inmate moves ahead
A state Court of Claims judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed against New York state by a prison inmate who claimed he was not given proper medical care. […]
Judge denies state’s motion to dismiss inmate lawsuit
A New York State Court of Claims judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 33 inmates who claim they were terrorized by guards.
Court of Claims won’t delay remote trial
The New York State Court of Claims has denied a request from the state Attorney General’s Office to delay a remotely-held trial, claiming that it will be difficult to judge […]
Federal case stayed until state case is finished
A federal lawsuit filed by a New York state prison inmate assaulted by guards in 2011 has been stayed until after the New York State Court of Claims holds a […]
State Trooper at fault in crash
A New York State Court of Claims judge has ruled that a State Police Trooper who ran a stop sign in St. Lawrence County in March 2016 while typing on […]
Court of Claims — Workers’ Compensation: Lepkowski v. State
New York State Court of Claims Workers’ Compensation Negligence of Non-Employee Lepkowski v. State 120475 Judge Patti Background: The claimant commenced an action seeking damages for an accident that resulted in […]
Court of Claims — Slip and Fall: Marshall v. State
New York State Court of Claims Slip and Fall Dangerous Condition Marshall v. State 113798 Judge Weinstein Background: The claimant alleged that he slipped and fell suffering numerous injuries as […]
Court of Claims — Amending a Defective Notice of Intention to File a Claim: Collins v. State
New York State Court of Claims Amending a Defective Notice of Intention to File a Claim Collins v. State 2012-038-552 Judge DeBow Background: The claimant applied to the court to amend […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
- Second Circuit – Arbitration agreement: The NY and Presbyterian Hosp. v. NYS Nurses Assoc.
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
Law News
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Trusts and Estates Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Litigation Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Labor & Employment Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Power 50 Law List
- Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case involving COVID vaccination
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