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.
Goldberg Segalla launches workers’ compensation blog
The Buffalo law firm Goldberg Segalla has launched the new Workers’ Compensation Defense blog at www.WCDblog.com. The blog was created to be an online resource for information on new regulations, claims trends, […]
Court of Appeals — Workers’ Compensation: Village Ilion, et al. v. County of Herkimer, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Workers’ Compensation Self-insurance Plans — Withdrawal — Present Value of Claims Village Ilion, et al. v. County of Herkimer, et al. No. 80 Judge […]
Second Circuit — Workers’ Compensation: Hallock v. Koubek
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Workers’ Compensation Exclusive Remedy — New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Hallock v. Koubek 12-2905-cv Judges Lohier, Carney and Rakoff Background: The […]
Court of Appeals — Workers’ Compensation: Isabella et al., and Hallock et al. v. Koubeck
New York State Court of Appeals Workers’ Compensation Motor Vehicle Accident — Owner Vicarious Liability Isabella et al., and Hallock et al. v. Koubeck No. 45 Judge Graffeo Background: The […]
Fourth Department — Workers’ Compensation: Tomushunas v. Designcrete of America
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Workers’ Compensation Employer Immunity to Suit Tomushunas v. Designcrete of America CA 13-00960 Appealed from Supreme Court, Onondaga County Background: The plaintiff commenced an action against her […]
Court of Appeals — Workers’ Compensation: Beth V. v. New York State Office of Children & Family Services, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Action — Settlement Credit Beth V. v. New York State Office of Children & Family Services, et al. No. 202 Judge […]
Court of Appeals — Workers’ Compensation: Hronicich v. Con Edison
New York State Court of Appeals Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits — Apportionment Hronicich v. Con Edison No. 145 Judge Read Background: At issue on this appeal is whether the Workers’ Compensation […]
WDNY — Workers’ Compensation: Hallock v. Koubek
U.S. District Court, WDNY Workers’ Compensation Motor Vehicle Accident —Contribution Hallock v. Koubek 12-2905-cv Judges Lohier, Carney and Rakoff Background: The defendant appealed from the denial of his motion […]
Court of Appeals — Workers’ Compensation: Howard v. Statute Electric, Inc., et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Workers’ Compensation Alford Plea Howard v. Statute Electric, Inc., et al. No. 29 Judge Pigott Background: At issue was whether the claimant’s Alford plea […]
WDNY — Workers’ Compensation: Baxter v. Techtronic Industries, et al.
U.S. District Court, WDNY Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Action — Notice to Injured Worker Baxter v. Techtronic Industries, et al. 11-cv-6254L Judge Larimer Background: A workers’ compensation carrier brought an action […]
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 […]
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Criminal possession of a weapon: People v. Burgess
- Second Circuit – Conflict of laws: Maritime Law Matter of the Complaint of Verplanck Fire District
- Fourth Department – Long-arm jurisdiction: McInnis v. A.O. Smith Water Products, et al.
- Fourth Department – Right to counsel: People v. Maull
- Court of Appeals – Vehicle stop: People v. Ehinmiakhena
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Akeem M.
- Fourth Department – Request to proceed pro se: People v. Love
- Fourth Department – Zoning: Kotary v. Town of Floyd
- Fourth Department – Aggravated driving while intoxicated: People v. Joyner-Pounds
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Jones
- Fourth Department – Child visitation: Hoover v. Ester
Law News
- Lawsuit claims Chili man was cheated out of home equity
- Appeals court affirms custody issue, but reverses $18,000 sanction
- NY appeals court reverses child custody decision, remits case to Family Court
- Donald Chesworth retires after distinguished legal career
- Lawsuit accuses Rochester police of property damage during search
- Five attorneys honored by Monroe County Bar Association
- Split NY appeals court affirms manslaughter conviction
- Fourth Department rules ‘law office failure’ does not excuse late filing





