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R.L. v. Holland Central School District December 26, 2025
R.L. v. Holland Central School District Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Whalen, P.J.CurranMontourSmithDelConte Attorneys and Parties R.L. Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Jeffrey M. Herman Holland Central School District Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Brian M. Melber Brief Summary Issue School district liability for teacher sexual abuse under the Child Victims Act (CVA) and…
Keshia Gwathney v City of Buffalo December 26, 2025
Keshia Gwathney v City of Buffalo Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Whalen, P.J.CurranMontourSmithDelConte Attorneys and Parties Keshia Gwathney Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: John T. Ryan City of Buffalo Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Cavette Chambers, William Mathewson Brief Summary Issue Municipal liability for police emergency vehicle operation under the reckless disregard standard. Lower…
White Management Corp., North Country Chicken Corp., M & W Foods, Inc., and M & W Foods II, LLC v. Mountain Mart 105, LLC, and Mountain Mart 106, LLC December 26, 2025
White Management Corp., North Country Chicken Corp., M & W Foods, Inc., and M & W Foods II, LLC v. Mountain Mart 105, LLC, and Mountain Mart 106, LLC Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Lindley, J.P.MontourOgdenGreenwoodHannah Attorneys and Parties White Management Corp.; North Country Chicken Corp.; M &…
Tracy A. English, III v. Brandon M. Brady, Brandon M. Brady Farms, Inc. December 26, 2025
Tracy A. English, III v. Brandon M. Brady, Brandon M. Brady Farms, Inc. Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Whalen, P.J.LindleyMontourNowakKeane Attorneys and Parties Tracy A. English, III Plaintiff-Respondent Attorneys: Kristian Klepes Brandon M. Brady Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Karl Z. Deuble Brandon M. Brady Farms, Inc. Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Karl Z.…
Matter of Tyrone Morris v. Domonique Smith and Evette Buntley December 26, 2025
Matter of Tyrone Morris v. Domonique Smith and Evette Buntley Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Whalen, P.J.LindleyMontourNowakKeane Attorneys and Parties Tyrone Morris Petitioner-Respondent-Respondent Attorneys: Julie Cianca, Sabrina A. Bremer Domonique Smith Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant Attorneys: Langie Cadesca Evette Buntley Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant Attorneys: Bryanne L. Jones Attorney for the Child (AFC) Attorney…
People of the State of New York v. Robert M. Collins December 26, 2025
People of the State of New York v. Robert M. Collins Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Whalen, P.J.LindleyMontourNowakKeane Attorneys and Parties Robert M. Collins Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Leanne Lapp, Bradley E. Keem The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: James B. Ritts, Kelly Christine Wolford Brief…
People of the State of New York v. Randall A. Scott December 26, 2025
People of the State of New York v. Randall A. Scott Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Whalen, P.J.CurranMontourSmithDelConte Attorneys and Parties Randall A. Scott Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: William T. Easton People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Sandra Doorley, Martin P. McCarthy, II Brief Summary Issue Criminal…
Michael Lamica, II v. Patricia A. Siskar and Bakk Ventures, LLC December 26, 2025
Michael Lamica, II v. Patricia A. Siskar and Bakk Ventures, LLC Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Bannister, J.P.MontourSmithGreenwoodHannah Attorneys and Parties Michael Lamica, II Plaintiff-Respondent-Appellant Attorneys: Eric M. Shelton Patricia A. Siskar Defendant-Appellant-Respondent Attorneys: Albert J. D'Aquino Bakk Ventures, LLC Defendant-Appellant-Respondent Attorneys: Albert J. D'Aquino Brief Summary Issue…
Matter of Heather L. Reader v. Jeffrey S. Reader December 26, 2025
Matter of Heather L. Reader v. Jeffrey S. Reader Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Lindley, J.P.MontourOgdenGreenwoodHannah Attorneys and Parties Jeffrey S. Reader Respondent-Appellant Attorneys: Christopher K. Rodeman Heather L. Reader Petitioner-Respondent Attorneys: Eric M. Dolan Children Attorney for the Children Attorneys: Alison Bates Brief Summary Issue Family offense…
Diamond Gonzalez v City of Buffalo, et al., and Poize, Inc. November 24, 2025
Diamond Gonzalez v City of Buffalo, et al., and Poize, Inc. Dissent Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided November 21, 2025 Judges Bannister, J.P.MontourNowakDelConteKeane Attorneys and Parties Diamond Gonzalez Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Brittanylee Penberthy Poize, Inc. Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Steven M. Cohen Brief Summary Issue Dram shop/liquor liability for bars and taverns; summary judgment standards regarding…