New York Case Commentaries

Expanded Duty of Care for Radiologists in Medical Malpractice: Mann v. Okere

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Expanded Duty of Care for Radiologists in Medical Malpractice: Mann v. Okere Introduction In Kandace K. Mann, et al. v. Henry Okere, et al., decided on June 23, 2021, by the Supreme Court of the...

Affirmation of Probable Cause and Evidence Admissibility in Criminal Possession Cases: People v. Rodriguez

Date: Jun 18, 2021

Affirmation of Probable Cause and Evidence Admissibility in Criminal Possession Cases: People v. Rodriguez Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Willie...

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Evidence Admissibility in PEOPLE v. Harlow

Date: Jun 18, 2021

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Evidence Admissibility in PEOPLE v. Harlow Introduction In the case of The PEOPLE of the State of New York v. Darrell Harlow, decided by the Supreme Court,...

Establishing Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Due to Permanent Neglect and Mental Illness: A Comprehensive Analysis of Children's Aid Society v. Julio A.L.

Date: Jun 17, 2021

Establishing Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Due to Permanent Neglect and Mental Illness: A Comprehensive Analysis of Children's Aid Society v. Julio A.L. Introduction The case of...

Revisiting Lesser Included Offenses and Sentencing Discretion: Analysis of People v. Albert W. Swift

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Revisiting Lesser Included Offenses and Sentencing Discretion: Analysis of People v. Albert W. Swift Introduction People v. Albert W. Swift (147 N.Y.S.3d 852) is a significant appellate decision...

Intent Inference and Justification Defense: Insights from PEOPLE v. GORTON

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Intent Inference and Justification Defense: Insights from PEOPLE v. GORTON Introduction Case: The PEOPLE of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Samson C. GORTON, Defendant-Appellant. Court: Supreme...

Strengthening Tax Lien Foreclosure Procedures: Insights from County of Essex v. Golden Ring International, Inc.

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Strengthening Tax Lien Foreclosure Procedures: Insights from County of Essex v. Golden Ring International, Inc. Introduction The case of County of Essex v. Golden Ring International, Inc., decided on...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Rent Stabilization Dispute: Gridley v. Turnbury Village, LLC

Date: Jun 10, 2021

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Rent Stabilization Dispute: Gridley v. Turnbury Village, LLC Introduction The case of David Gridley, etc., appellant, v. Turnbury Village, LLC, respondent (196...

Governor’s Authority to Toll Filing Deadlines During a State Disaster: Brash v. Richards

Date: Jun 3, 2021

Governor’s Authority to Toll Filing Deadlines During a State Disaster: Brash v. Richards Introduction The case of Nikki Brash, appellant, v. Neil M. Richards, etc. (195 A.D.3d 582) adjudicated by the...

Balancing Sibling Unity and Individual Best Interests in Custody Determinations: Adonnis M. v. Administration for Children's Services

Date: May 27, 2021

Balancing Sibling Unity and Individual Best Interests in Custody Determinations: Adonnis M. v. Administration for Children's Services Introduction The case of In the Matter of Adonnis M. involves a...

Establishing Stricter Standards for Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Cases: Bilitch v. NYC Health & Hospitals

Date: May 27, 2021

Establishing Stricter Standards for Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Cases: Bilitch v. NYC Health & Hospitals Introduction The case of Gennadii Bilitch, etc., v. New York City Health &...

Reyes v. DiSano Demolition Co.: Establishing Boundaries for Labor Law Claims

Date: May 26, 2021

Reyes v. DiSano Demolition Co.: Establishing Boundaries for Labor Law Claims Introduction The case of Reyes Alberto et al. v. DiSano Demolition Co., Inc. et al. adjudicated by the Appellate Division...

Affirmation of Conviction Upholding Valid Waiver of Appeal in Plea Agreements

Date: May 21, 2021

Affirmation of Conviction Upholding Valid Waiver of Appeal in Plea Agreements Introduction In the appellate case The People of the State of New York v. Kevin Guerrero, cited as (194 A.D.3d 1258), the...

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Verna Ezeji: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Mortgage Foreclosure Standing and Notice Compliance

Date: May 20, 2021

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Verna Ezeji: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Mortgage Foreclosure Standing and Notice Compliance Introduction The case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company...

Establishing Plaintiff Standing in Foreclosure Actions Through Notes Annexed to Complaint

Date: May 13, 2021

Establishing Plaintiff Standing in Foreclosure Actions Through Notes Annexed to Complaint Introduction The case of BHMPW Funding, LLC v. Janett Lloyd-Lewis et al. (194 A.D.3d 780) presents a critical...

Defendants Must Specifically Address Allegations to Sustain Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Cases: Analysis of Feng v. Accord Physicians

Date: May 13, 2021

Defendants Must Specifically Address Allegations to Sustain Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Cases: Analysis of Feng v. Accord Physicians Introduction The appellate case Huichun Feng v. Accord...

Revising Child Support Obligations and Separate Property Credit in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from Sinnott v. Sinnott

Date: May 13, 2021

Revising Child Support Obligations and Separate Property Credit in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from Sinnott v. Sinnott Introduction The case of Kathleen A. Sinnott, the respondent-appellant, versus...

Affirmation of Pro Se Representation Procedures and Jury Deference in Criminal Weapon Possession: The People v. Dawud Abdullah

Date: May 8, 2021

Affirmation of Pro Se Representation Procedures and Jury Deference in Criminal Weapon Possession: The People v. Dawud Abdullah Introduction The People of the State of New York v. Dawud Abdullah (146...

Limitations on Licensing Officers' Authority in Pistol License Denials: Sibley v. Watches

Date: May 8, 2021

Limitations on Licensing Officers' Authority in Pistol License Denials: Sibley v. Watches Introduction In Montgomery Blair Sibley v. Chauncey Joseph Watches (194 A.D.3d 1385), the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Zoning and Environmental Compliance in Cobbs Hill Village Redevelopment

Date: May 8, 2021

Affirmation of Zoning and Environmental Compliance in Cobbs Hill Village Redevelopment Introduction The case of COALITION FOR COBBS HILL v. CITY OF ROCHESTER examines the proposed redevelopment of...