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New York court upholds sex offender designation for Allen

The court affirmed the designation of Michael Allen as a level three sex offender, addressing due process and risk assessment issues in its ruling.

Court rules on labor law exemptions in Palma v. Cheer Hall

The court ruled on labor law exemptions affecting personal injury claims in Palma v. Cheer Hall, impacting construction workers and property owners.

Court denies dentist's appeal in dental malpractice case

The New York Appellate Division upheld a ruling against dentist Alexander Lee in a dental malpractice case involving nerve injury and lack of informed consent.

New York court modifies ruling in dental malpractice case

A New York appellate court modifies a ruling in a dental malpractice case involving Merchant Square Dental and employee Sage Miranda Osborne.

Court upholds decision in dental malpractice spoliation case

New York court affirms ruling in spoliation case involving dental malpractice claims against Merchant Square Dental and its staff.

Court dismisses appeal in Osarczuk v. Associated Universities

New York court dismisses appeal by plaintiffs in toxic substance case against Associated Universities, affecting multiple claimants seeking damages.

Court denies summary judgment in property fraud case

The New York Appellate Division ruled against 1822 Nostrand Realty, LLC in a case involving a disputed property deed and allegations of fraud.

Court modifies jury verdict in Nardone v. Tow Rific Auto Serv.

The New York court modifies a jury verdict in a personal injury case, increasing damages for loss of consortium while upholding other awards.

Court rules against plaintiff in slip-and-fall case

A New York court affirms dismissal of a personal injury lawsuit after a slip-and-fall incident, citing insufficient evidence of dangerous conditions.

Court Upholds Ruling in Meroney v. Louie Personal Injury Case

The New York Appellate Division affirms a ruling denying a defendant's request for social security records in a personal injury lawsuit.

Court affirms contempt ruling in Zuckerman v. Kohn custody case

The New York Appellate Division upheld a contempt ruling against Livia Kohn for failing to comply with court orders in a custody dispute with Elazar Zuckerman.

Court rules in favor of Wagner in FOIL records dispute

The New York Appellate Division ruled in favor of Jimmy Wagner, compelling the NYC Law Department to release records requested under FOIL.

Court upholds dismissal of grandmother's visitation petition

New York court rules against grandmother seeking visitation rights, affirming lower court's decision due to lack of evidence for modification.

Court denies petition to compel judge in mortgage case

The New York Appellate Division dismissed a petition to compel a judge to act in a mortgage case, impacting future legal proceedings.

Court rules on estate administration dispute in Hobbins case

The New York Appellate Division rules on the estate of Martel Hobbins, granting letters of administration to his surviving spouse, Carol Hobbins.

New York attorney suspended for five years over misconduct

Joseph Kunstlinger faces a five-year suspension for misappropriating client funds and failing to maintain proper escrow accounts.

Court rules on estate administration dispute in Hobbins case

The Appellate Division of New York rules on estate administration dispute between D'Andre Hobbins and Carol Hobbins over Martel Hobbins's estate.

New York court rules on custody case between divorced parents

A New York court affirms custody decision favoring mother in Ghokassian v. Portala-Ghokassian, impacting parental access rights.

New York attorney suspended for three years after misconduct

Aubrey Galloway III faces a three-year suspension from practicing law due to multiple violations of professional conduct rules.

Court rules against police officers in claim against NYCHA

New York court denies police officers' request to amend claim against NYCHA over injuries sustained during an arrest, impacting future claims.

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