Food service workers suing concessions operator for Seneca Park Zoo
The company that operates the concessions at the Seneca Park Zoo and three other locations in New York is being sued by former employees claiming they are owed back wages.
Judge orders payments made by mistake to be turned over
A federal judge has ordered a company to repay more than $90,000 that was paid by mistake.
Judge declines to dismiss NY official from federal lawsuit over fatal police shooting
A federal judge has denied a motion to remove one defendant from a lawsuit filed by the family of a parole officer who was fatally shot in her bed by a city of Canandaigua police officer.
Monroe County sheriff removed from fatal shooting lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter from a lawsuit related to a fatal shooting.
Law clerk suing judge who fired her
A former judge’s law clerk is suing the judge and state officials claiming she was fired because she was planning to become a foster parent.
Second Circuit affirms verdict in BMW lawsuit
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that found the BMW automobile company liable for a 2015 fire at an Irondequoit home that started in one of its cars.
Excessive force lawsuit against police moved to federal court
A fugitive arrested a year ago has filed a lawsuit against the town of Gates and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter because he was injured when police took him into custody.
False advertising lawsuit against gum maker dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a chewing gum maker accused of false advertising.
Judge denies second round of sanctions in lawsuit against prison guards
A federal judge has declined order monetary sanctions against two prison guard defendants for a delay in discovery materials related to a lawsuit accusing them of beating an inmate.
Judge denies sentence reduction request
A federal judge has denied a prison inmate’s request to have his prison sentence cut short.
City to settle excessive force lawsuit against police
The city of Rochester has agreed to pay $75,000 to settle a federal lawsuit accusing city police officers of using excessive force.
Coffee case alleging false labeling tossed by federal judge
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against a retailer for allegedly selling coffee with false labeling.
Case Digests
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Law News
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Could legislation limiting non-compete agreements kick off a new era of workplace disputes?
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA