Linda Christopher
Matter of Peña v Hermelyn October 5, 2026
Matter of Peña v Hermelyn Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 29, 2026 CategoriesAdministrative LawGeneral Civil Litigation Judges Francesca E. ConnollyLinda ChristopherHelen VoutsinasJanice A. TaylorElena Goldberg Velazquez Attorneys and Parties Petitioners/Plaintiffs-Respondents: Julio Peña III, et al. Respondents/Defendants-Appellants: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, Kings County Democratic County Committee, and Kings County Democratic County Committee Executive…
Matter of Peña v Hermelyn October 5, 2026
Matter of Peña v Hermelyn First_time Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 29, 2026 CategoriesAdministrative LawGeneral Civil Litigation Judges Francesca E. ConnollyLinda ChristopherHelen VoutsinasJanice A. TaylorElena Goldberg Velazquez Attorneys and Parties Julio Peña III, et al. Petitioners/Plaintiffs-Respondents Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn Respondents/Defendants-Appellants New York State Democratic Committee Respondent/Defendant Anthony Beckford Respondents/Defendants Brief Summary Issue…
Matter of Zhang v Feiner October 5, 2026
Matter of Zhang v Feiner Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 30, 2026 CategoriesAdministrative Law Judges Mark C. DillonLinda ChristopherBarry E. WarhitElena Goldberg Velazquez Attorneys and Parties Respondents/Petitioners-Plaintiffs: Fan Zhang, et al. Attorneys: Robert B. Bernstein Appellants/Respondents-Defendants: Paul Feiner, in his official capacity as Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh, et al.…
Federal National Mortgage Association v Cassis September 28, 2026
Federal National Mortgage Association v Cassis Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 23, 2026 CategoriesMortgage Foreclosure Judges Lara J. GenovesiLinda ChristopherBarry E. WarhitLourdes M. Ventura Attorneys and Parties Federal National Mortgage Association Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Adam M. Swanson, Jessie D. Bonaros Madeleine Cassis Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: James Tierny, Jill Schaefer, Steven Amshen Brief Summary…
Weber v Barnett September 28, 2026
Weber v Barnett Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 23, 2026 CategoriesCommercial / Business LitigationReal Estate / Property Judges Colleen D. DuffyLinda ChristopherBarry E. WarhitElena Goldberg Velazquez Attorneys and Parties Additional Counterclaim Defendant-Appellants: Pascack Group, LLC; Pascack WL Holdings Plaintiff-Appellants and Counterclaim Defendant-Appellants: Yoel Weber, etc., et al. Attorneys: Justin T. Kelton,…
People v. Harley September 22, 2026
People v. Harley Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 16, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Lara J. GenovesiCheryl E. ChambersLinda ChristopherPhillip Hom Attorneys and Parties Jondell Harley Appellant Attorneys: Patricia Pazner, Tammy E. Linn, Maris G. Medina The People Respondent Attorneys: Melinda Katz, Johnnette Traill, Danielle M. O'Boyle Brief Summary Issue Criminal law…
Matter of Hillside Place, LLC v Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York September 22, 2026
Matter of Hillside Place, LLC v Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 16, 2026 CategoriesAdministrative LawReal Estate / Property Judges Francesca E. ConnollyLinda ChristopherBarry E. WarhitElena Goldberg Velazquez Attorneys and Parties Younis Shahid Appellant Attorneys: Thomas J. Hillgardner Housing and Community Renewal…
Matter of Kelly C. (Anonymous) v Chaya E. (Anonymous); R. E. (Anonymous) September 22, 2026
Matter of Kelly C. (Anonymous) v Chaya E. (Anonymous); R. E. (Anonymous) Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 16, 2026 CategoriesFamily Law / Matrimonial Judges Cheryl E. ChambersLinda ChristopherCarl J. LandicinoPhillip Hom Attorneys and Parties Kelly C. (Anonymous) Appellant-Respondent Attorneys: Nawi Ukabiala Chaya E. (Anonymous) Respondent-Appellant Attorneys: Steven M. Silpe, Jordan Rappaport…
Barnard v Barnard September 22, 2026
Barnard v Barnard Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 16, 2026 CategoriesFamily Law / Matrimonial Judges Valerie Brathwaite NelsonLinda ChristopherLourdes M. VenturaDonna-Marie E. Golia Attorneys and Parties Lauren Barnard Plaintiff-Respondent Andrew Barnard Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Steven H. Klein Brief Summary Issue Family law divorce dispute involving equitable distribution, retroactive child support, maintenance, and…
Sosa v Gonzaga September 22, 2026
Sosa v Gonzaga Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided September 16, 2026 CategoriesReal Estate / PropertyGeneral Civil Litigation Judges Francesca E. Connolly, J.P.Linda ChristopherBarry E. WarhitDonna-Marie E. Golia Attorneys and Parties Eustaquio Taurino Sosa Plaintiff-Respondent Jacinto Gonzaga Defendant Thirty Two Nineteen, Inc. Nonparty-Appellant Attorneys: Alexander Krul, Juan Paolo F. Dizon Brief Summary Issue…