Browse New York Appellate Division's 2025 caseload. 26 opinions with AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
City's denial of super-tall building permit upheld over zoning dispute
529 E. 235th St. Estates LLC v. City of New York, decided by New York Appellate Division on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the City of New Yo...
Plaintiff fails to prove defective water heater, summary judgment for defendant
Smith v. A.O. Smith Water Prods. Co., decided by New York Appellate Division on November 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued A.O. Smith Water Products Company for...
Court Denies Motion to Compel Financial Records in Real Estate Dispute
Matter of Hans-Gaston v. Sunshine, decided by New York Appellate Division on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Hans-Gaston, sought to compel the respondent, Sunshi...
Law firm's "no-hire" clause against former associate struck down
Matter of Abrams Fensterman LLP v. People, decided by New York Appellate Division on November 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the enforceability of a "no-hire" clause ...
Firearm suppression denied: Probable cause for traffic stop justified vehicle search
People v. Corley, decided by New York Appellate Division on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Corley, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second...
Prior arrest evidence inadmissible to show intent in weapon possession case
People v. McGee, decided by New York Appellate Division on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, McGee, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second d...
Slip and Fall Case Dismissed: Plaintiff Failed to Prove Notice
Augustin v. Formula 3 Brooklyn Inc., decided by New York Appellate Division on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Augustin, sued Formula 3 Brooklyn Inc. for injuries...
Court denies use of prior arrest evidence in weapon possession case
People v. Jules, decided by New York Appellate Division on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Jules, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second d...
Breach of Contract Claim Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence
Wong v. Pragad, decided by New York Appellate Division on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wong, sued the defendant, Pragad, for breach of contract and unjust enric...
Court finds retaliatory termination for refusing illegal acts violates public policy
Fluker v. DeFalco's Serv. Ctr. of Edison, Inc., decided by New York Appellate Division on October 6, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Fluker, sued the defendant, DeFalco's Ser...
Defamation suit succeeds as court finds statements not privileged
Flores v. Hodge, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 29, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Flores, sued the defendant, Hodge, for defamation. Flores alleged tha...
Probable cause for arrest upheld based on corroborated informant tip
People v. Lundy, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Lundy, was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance...
Court orders limited disclosure of trust financial records over privilege claims
Matter of Scanlon v. Miller-Williams, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 24, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The petitioner sought to compel the respondent to produce certain finan...
Defamation claim dismissed for failure to plead special damages
Eaddy v. Tavarez, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Eaddy, sued the defendant, Tavarez, for defamation, alleging that Tav...
Court Enforces Settlement Agreement
Twitchell Tech. Prods., LLC v. Mechoshade Sys., LLC, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 3, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the enforceabil...
NY Court Allows Prior Bad Acts Evidence in Murder Trial
People v. Heuermann, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 3, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The defendant, Heuermann, was charged with murder and other offenses related to the death...
Parental Rights Terminated Due to Permanent Neglect and Substance Abuse
Matter of Baby D.K.N., decided by New York Appellate Division on September 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, reviewed a lo...
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Village in Officer's Wrongful Termination Suit
Dubriske v. Village of Port Chester, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former police officer, sued the Village of Port ...
School district land leased to private entity is taxable
Matter of Farmingdale Union Free Sch. Dist. v. Town of Babylon, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the proper classifi...
Court Dismisses MBS Case Over Lack of Standing and Proof of Debt
Structured Asset Sec. Corp. Mtge. Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-BC4 v. Lee, decided by New York Appellate Division on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns ...
Intentional Act Exclusion in Insurance: Intent to Harm Required
Matter of Schellace (Bressingham), decided by New York Appellate Division on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, rev...
Boys & Girls Club owes duty of care to protect members from abuse
Robert L. v. Madison Sq. Boys & Girls Club, decided by New York Appellate Division on August 13, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Robert L., a former member of the defendant M...
Tenant liable for rent after insufficient notice of default
APC Ventures, Inc. v. Rechler, decided by New York Appellate Division on August 4, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, APC Ventures, Inc., sought to recover unpaid rent from the ...
Co-op Board's Arbitrary Sublet Denial Leads to Breach of Contract Ruling
Bayou v. 351 Owners Corp., decided by New York Appellate Division on August 1, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Bayou, sued 351 Owners Corp. for breach of contract and breach ...
Time-Barred Debt Collection Violates FDCPA
Hamilton v. 21st Mtge. Corp., decided by New York Appellate Division on July 31, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Hamilton, sued 21st Mortgage Corporation for allegedly violat...
Deficiency judgment denied due to improper notice of vehicle sale
Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC v. Adames, decided by New York Appellate Division on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC, sought to recov...
CaseLawBrief tracks 26 opinions from New York Appellate Division in 2025. This includes published and unpublished decisions.
The most common legal topics were: Summary Judgment Standards (4 cases), Molineux Rule (3 cases), Breach Of Contract (2 cases), Fourth Amendment Search And Seizure (2 cases), Motion To Suppress Evidence (2 cases).
Outcomes: Defendant Win: 17, Plaintiff Win: 7, Mixed: 2.