Mazzone v Alonso, Andalkar & Facherhttp://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/pdfs/2025/2025_30147.pdf, P.C. 2025 NY Slip Op 30147(U) January 15, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 152735/2019 Judge: Andrew Borrok is a fascinating look at the pre-trial motion practice and how it can shape a trial.
“Preclusion of evidence that Rosa Mazzone was concerned about…
In Amoia v Mandelbaum Barrett, P.C. 2025 NY Slip Op 30175(U) January 17, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 150936/2024 Judge: Paul A. Goetz, a fairly common scenario is depicted. This oft-repeated trope is found in medical malpractice settings, especially when the need for an expert arises.
In medical malpractice claims…
We have discussed Island Consol. v Grassi & Co., Certified Public Accountants PC 2025 NY Slip Op 30094(U) January 7, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 451469/2023 Judge: Margaret A. Chan twice now. It’s very unusual to see a “gross negligence” claim make and rarer still to see it upheld.
“In…
Island Consol. v Grassi & Co., Certified Public Accountants PC 2025 NY Slip Op 30094(U) January 7, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 451469/2023 Judge: Margaret A. Chan came as somewhat of a surprise to read. Not only did a statute of limitations defense in an accounting malpractice suit fail, but…
Island Consol. v Grassi & Co., Certified Public Accountants PC 2025 NY Slip Op 30094(U) January 7, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 451469/2023 Judge: Margaret A. Chan came as somewhat of a surprise to read. Not only did a statute of limitations defense in an accounting malpractice suit fail, but…
There is a not-well known exception to the statute of limitations found in CPLR 203(d) which is explained by the Appellate Division, Second Department in Getzel Schiff & Pesce, LLP v Shtayner 2024 NY Slip Op 06186 Decided on December 11, 2024.
“In November 2021, the plaintiff, Getzel Schiff & Pesce, LLP (hereinafter GSP), commenced…
Ostrander v Mullen 2024 NY Slip Op 06461 Decided on December 20, 2024
Appellate Division, Fourth Department is an example of what really sounds like a JL 487 kind of claim. It concerns allegations of a “forged” deed and attempts to use it in litigation.
“We agree with plaintiffs that Supreme Court erred in dismissing…
Seibel v Scarola Zubatov Schaffin PLLC 2025 NY Slip Op 00067 Decided on January 07, 2025 Appellate Division, First Department is the story of how a law firm successfully withdrew from a case when the client became less than cooperative.
“The court properly granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint for legal malpractice…
Try to follow the events in 482 Tompkins Realty LLC v 482 Tompkins Capital LLC 2024 NY Slip Op 34520(U) December 18, 2024 Supreme Court, Kings County Docket Number: Index No. 1322/18 Judge: Larry D. Martin and decide for yourself who might be at fault.
“Plaintiffs commenced this action to recover damages and equitable…
Springs v L&D Law P.C. 2025 NY Slip Op 00032 Decided on January 02, 2025
Appellate Division, First Department discusses the “judgment rule” and how it should be applied in a legal malpractice setting.
“Plaintiff, a former New York City firefighter, first retained defendant Liggieri to represent him in a 2017 discrimination action in…
