Betsy Barros, J.P.
People v Garcia April 20, 2026
People v Garcia Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided April 15, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Lara J. GenovesiHelen VoutsinasCarl J. Landicino Attorneys and Parties The People Respondent Attorneys: Raymond A. Tierney, Christopher Turk Timothy Garcia Appellant Attorneys: Charles E. Von Schmidt Brief Summary Issue Criminal law issue involving a defendant's competency…
Cinquemani v Money Source, Inc. April 13, 2026
Cinquemani v Money Source, Inc. Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided April 8, 2026 CategoriesCommercial / Business Litigation Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Paul Wooten, J.Janice A. Taylor, J.James P. McCormack, J. Attorneys and Parties Joseph Cinquemani Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Joseph P. Garland Money Source, Inc. Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Michael C. Mulè Brief Summary Issue Corporate ownership…
Hernandez-Morataya v M&L Equities Auto, LLC April 6, 2026
Hernandez-Morataya v M&L Equities Auto, LLC Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided 2026-04-01 CategoriesTort Actions / Personal InjuryEmployment / Labor Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Paul WootenLaurence L. LoveSusan Quirk Attorneys and Parties Francisco Hernandez-Morataya Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Karl J. Ashanti M&L Equities Auto, LLC, Paul LeDuc, and Tara LeDuc Defendants-Respondents Attorneys: Robert A. Rausch Brief…
In the Matter of Vincent V.L. (Anonymous) March 30, 2026
In the Matter of Vincent V.L. (Anonymous) Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided March 25, 2026 CategoriesEstate / Trust Litigation Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Angela G. IannacciHelen VoutsinasSusan Quirk Attorneys and Parties Petitioner-Appellant, Matthew L. (Anonymous) Cross-Petitioner-Appellant, Tomasine F. (Anonymous) Attorneys: Harris S. Papas Alleged Incapacitated Person, Vincent V.L. (Anonymous) Brief Summary Issue Guardianship…
Avelo Mortgage, LLC v Stewart March 23, 2026
Avelo Mortgage, LLC v Stewart Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided March 18, 2026 Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Angela G. IannacciHelen VoutsinasSusan Quirk Attorneys and Parties Avelo Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Edward A. Vincent Jennifer Stewart, et al. Defendants Daphne Thomas Defendant-Respondent Brief Summary Issue Mortgage foreclosure; whether conclusory fraud-based affirmative defenses and counterclaims…
Reeshemah R. Ford v. Alphanso Luckain, et al. March 23, 2026
Reeshemah R. Ford v. Alphanso Luckain, et al. Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided March 18, 2026 Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Paul WootenLaurence L. LoveSusan Quirk Attorneys and Parties Reeshemah R. Ford Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: William Pager Alphanso Luckain Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Lisa A. Comeau Rolling Frito-Lay Sales, LP Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Judy C. Selmeci Eric Ibanez…
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. YSB Assets, LLC March 23, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. YSB Assets, LLC Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided 2026-03-18 Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Barry E. WarhitLourdes M. VenturaDonna-Marie E. Golia Attorneys and Parties Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff-Respondent Attorneys: Michael V. Margarella YSB Assets, LLC Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Christopher P. Kohn, David K. Fiveson Brief Summary Issue Residential mortgage…
People v Kevin Carroll March 23, 2026
People v Kevin Carroll Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided March 18, 2026 Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Lillian WanJames P. McCormackPhillip Hom Attorneys and Parties Kevin Carroll Appellant Attorneys: Judith Maltz The People Respondent Attorneys: Anne T. Donnelly, Judith R. Sternberg, Francine R. Michel Brief Summary Issue Criminal law—burglary enhancements based on 'physical injury'…
People of State of New York v Differson Legrand March 23, 2026
People of State of New York v Differson Legrand Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided March 18, 2026 Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Linda ChristopherBarry E. WarhitHelen Voutsinas Attorneys and Parties Plaintiff-Respondent: People of State of New York Attorneys: Melinda Katz, Johnnette Traill, Danielle M. O'Boyle, Catherine J. Kim Defendant-Appellant: Differson Legrand Attorneys: Patricia Pazner,…
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v Hart March 16, 2026
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v Hart Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided March 11, 2026 Judges Betsy Barros, J.P.Barry E. WarhitHelen VoutsinasLillian Wan Attorneys and Parties Koznitz I, LLC Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Solomon Rosengarten Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, etc. Plaintiff-Respondent Attorneys: Jamie C. Krapf Brief Summary Issue Residential mortgage foreclosure procedure—mandatory dismissal…