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30 recent cases from the NY jurisdiction.
Unable to Determine Case Outcome or Details Without Opinion Text
This case, Whaley v. Higher Educ. Loan Auth. of the State of Mo., was heard in the New York Supreme Court. The specifics of the court's opinion text are not provided, so a detailed summary of the case...
New York Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction, Rules Right to Counsel on Pending Charge Does Not Extend to Unrelated New Crimes
In People v. Curry, the New York Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether a defendant's right to counsel is violated when a police officer, aware that the defendant is represented by an attorne...
New York Court Affirms Weapon Possession Conviction, Citing Furtive Movement Corroborating Anonymous Tip for Probable Cause
This case, People v. Jones, involved an appeal by Mr. Jones from his conviction for criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. The primary issue on appeal was whether the police had probable...
Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Age and Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Northeast Parent & Child Society
This case involves an appeal by Ms. Gonzalez, who was fired from her job as a caseworker at Northeast Parent & Child Society. She claimed she was fired because of her age and gender, which would be il...
New York Court of Appeals Rules Defendant Not 'In Custody' During Voluntary Police Station Interview, Upholding Conviction
In People v. Bender, the New York Court of Appeals addressed the legal standard for determining when a defendant is 'in custody' for Miranda purposes, specifically in the context of a police interview...
New York Court of Appeals Clarifies 'Custody' Standard for Miranda Rights, Upholds Tyson's Conviction
In People v. Tyson, the New York Court of Appeals addressed the legal standard for determining whether a defendant is in custody for Miranda purposes when being questioned by law enforcement. The case...
New York Court of Appeals Rules Police Violated Defendant's Right to Counsel by Questioning Him on New Crime Without Attorney Present, Despite Knowledge of Prior Representation
In People v. Gaffney, the New York Court of Appeals addressed whether a defendant's right to counsel is violated when a police officer, aware of a defendant's representation by counsel on a prior unre...
New York Supreme Court Increases Child Support Obligation Due to Change in Circumstances
This case, P.P.S. v. C.J.G., heard in the New York Supreme Court, involved a dispute over child support payments. The petitioner, P.P.S., sought to increase the child support obligation of the respond...
Court Orders Specific Performance in Real Estate Contract Dispute, Finding Contract Valid Despite Missing Closing Date
This case, Gilg v. Manzella, involved a dispute over a contract for the sale of real property. The plaintiff, Gilg, sought to compel the defendant, Manzella, to sell the property as per their agreemen...
Columbia University Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Breach of Contract in Sexual Assault Disciplinary Process
This case involves a lawsuit filed by a former Columbia University student, identified as J. Doe 1, against the university's Trustees. The student alleged that Columbia breached its contract with her ...
Court rules against former employee in gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit
This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Ms. Beadell, and her former employer, Eros Management Realty LLC. Ms. Beadell alleged that she was wrongfully terminated and that her employer r...
Appellate court upholds conviction for criminal possession of a weapon
This case involves a dispute over whether the defendant, Shaw, was properly convicted of criminal possession of a weapon. The prosecution argued that Shaw possessed a firearm found in a car he was dri...
Court Rules Town of Mount Pleasant Did Not Breach Employment Contract with Former Employee
This case involves a dispute over whether a former employee, Mr. Russell, was wrongfully terminated by the Town of Mount Pleasant. Mr. Russell claimed that his termination was a breach of contract. Th...
Defendant's conviction for crime upheld due to sufficient evidence
This case involves a dispute over whether the defendant, Mr. Anderson, was properly convicted of a crime. The core issue was whether the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to prove his guilt b...
Defendant Convicted of Assault, Acquitted of Resisting Arrest
In this case, the defendant, Galindo, was charged with several crimes, including assault and resisting arrest. The prosecution presented evidence, including witness testimony and physical evidence, to...
Defendant's conviction for weapon possession upheld after court finds police search lawful
This case involves a defendant, Rios, who was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon. The conviction stemmed from an incident where police officers, responding to a noise complaint, observed Rio...
Defendant's conviction upheld due to sufficient evidence and proper legal proceedings.
This case involves a dispute over whether the defendant, Zubidi, was properly convicted of a crime. The court reviewed the evidence presented at trial and the legal arguments made by both sides. Ultim...
Court Upholds Conviction for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Finding Stop and Frisk Lawful
This case involves a defendant, Guerrero, who was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. The conviction stemmed from an incident where police officers observed Guerrero eng...
Court Upholds Employer's Termination Decision Against Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Claims
This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Mr. Cruz, and his former employer, Banks. Mr. Cruz alleged that he was wrongfully terminated and that his employer engaged in discriminatory pra...
Court denies mother's request to relocate child out of state due to best interest concerns
This case involves a dispute over the custody of a child, M.S. The mother, M.H., sought to relocate with the child to another state. The father objected to this relocation. The court had to determine ...
Defendant Convicted of Assault and Weapon Possession, Acquitted of Criminal Contempt
In this case, the defendant, Ambrosio, was charged with several crimes related to a domestic dispute. The prosecution presented evidence, including testimony from the victim, to support their claims. ...
Defendant can be prosecuted for criminal contempt for violating a clear court order prohibiting communication with a witness.
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Dondorfer, could be prosecuted for criminal contempt. The prosecution alleged that Dondorfer violated a court order by contacting a witness. Dond...
Evidence of handgun found during drug search admissible in weapon possession case
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Morel, could be charged with a crime based on evidence obtained through a search warrant. The police obtained a warrant to search Morel's apartme...
Medical practice wins breach of contract claim against Nationwide Insurance for unpaid services.
This case involves a dispute between a medical practice, ENS Med., P.C., and an insurance company, Nationwide Insurance Co. ENS Med. provided medical services to patients who were insured by Nationwid...
Broker Denied Commission as Buyer Was Not Ready, Willing, and Able to Purchase Property
This case involves a dispute over a real estate brokerage commission. The plaintiff, a real estate broker, sued the defendant, a property owner, for unpaid commission after a property was sold. The br...
Landlord Found Liable for Unlawful Entry and Harassment of Tenant
This case involves a dispute between a tenant, D.G., and their landlord, Rodriguez. The tenant alleged that the landlord unlawfully entered their apartment without proper notice and engaged in harassm...
Court Overturns DHCR Rent Increase Decision, Cites Improper Cost Inclusion
This case involves a dispute over rent increases for a housing development in Brooklyn, New York. The tenants, represented by 545 Warren St. Housing Development Fund Corporation, challenged rent hikes...
Court Revokes Adoption Order Due to Invalid Consent by Biological Mother
This case involves a dispute over the adoption of a child, referred to as 'Baby Anonymous'. The core issue was whether the biological mother's consent to the adoption was validly obtained. The court e...
Court finds defendant not in contempt for alleged discovery violations
This case involves a dispute over whether the defendant, Porter, violated a court order. The prosecution alleged that Porter failed to comply with a previous order to provide discovery materials. The ...
Architectural firm ordered to pay former employee for unpaid overtime, but wrongful termination and retaliation claims dismissed.
This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Ms. Cassata, and her former employer, Michael Macrina Architect, P.C. Ms. Cassata alleged that she was wrongfully terminated and that her employ...