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Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
An Oneida County attorney, who was convicted of a federal felony crime but pardoned by President Donald J. Trump, has been disbarred.
Elmira settles federal lawsuit over police encounter for $2.5M
The city of Elmira has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit filed almost six years ago by the estate of a man who died in 2019 after a violent interaction with Elmira Police Department officers.
Keurig K-Pods targeted in class-action lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against the company that makes Keurig coffee machines and K-Pods, claiming it misleads consumers by marketing the pods as recyclable.
Five Star Bank says receiver in Mott case fell short in duties
Five Star Bank is challenging receiver Mark R. Kercher's handling of the $18.9 million check-kiting case against Katherine Mott-Formicola.
Receiver: Mott floated $22M a day at height of check-kiting scheme
Over a period of 15 months between December 2022 and March 2024, Mott juggled hundreds of phony bank transactions.
ICE detention facility at Rochester federal building faces stiff opposition
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth Wolford has raised concerns about a plan to renovate part of the federal building in Rochester for use as a detention facility.
Chautauqua County man sentenced for kidnapping conviction
A Chautauqua County man has been sentenced for his role in a 2014 homicide after being convicted of aiding and abetting a kidnapping.
Mary C. Loewenguth retiring as federal NY court clerk
Mary C. Loewenguth retired as court clerk for the U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, and her successor was appointed.
Settlement reached in Monro Inc. unpaid wages lawsuit
A $650,000 settlement has apparently been reached in a class-action lawsuit over unpaid wages against Monro Inc.
Rochester-area ‘drug kingpin’ sentenced to prison
A man who authorities say operated an armed drug trafficking organization in the Rochester area is going to prison.
Kohl’s settles false arrest lawsuit
A federal lawsuit against Kohl’s department store and others, filed by a man who was falsely accused of stealing, has been settled.
Federal judge rules deputy used excessive force
A federal judge granted a motion for summary judgment against a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy who assaulted an inmate at the county jail.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Interest-on-escrow accounts: Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A.; Hymes v. Bank of America, N.A.
- Fourth Department – Relation back doctrine: Poindexter v. The State of New York
- Fourth Department – Double jeopardy: People v. Royal
- Fourth Department – Real property claims — Summary judgment Penn v. Rochester Rev Holdings, LLC
- Second Circuit – Breach of lease agreement: Delsha 60 Ninth, LLC v. Free People of PA LLC
- Court of Appeals – Zoning: Smith et al. v. Town of Thompson Planning Board, et al.
- Fourth Department – Right to Appeal: People v. Nixon
- Court of Appeals – Vehicle and Traffic Law: Second Child, et al. v. Edge Auto Inc., et al.
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Provencher, et al. v. Bimbo Food Bakeries Distribution, LLC, et al.
- Fourth Department – Extreme Risk Protection Act: NYS Police v. Galliher
- Fourth Department – Division of Human Rights: NYS Assembly v. NYS Div. of Human Rights, et al.
Law News
- Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
- New trial ordered in child sex abuse case
- Rochester, Monroe County to pay $1.75M to officer blinded in stabbing
- Drug conviction reversed over faulty indictment
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- WNY nursing home fraud settlement could total $9M
- Elmira settles federal lawsuit over police encounter for $2.5M
- Lawsuit claims Chili man was cheated out of home equity
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