Nowak, J.

The People of the State of New York v. Javyon J. Ogden December 26, 2025

The People of the State of New York v. Javyon J. Ogden Dissent Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided December 23, 2025 Judges Lindley, J.P.Curran, J.Ogden, J.Nowak, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Christine K. Callanan, Catherine A. Menikotz Javyon J. Ogden Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Andrew…

People v. Young November 24, 2025

People v. Young Dissent Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided November 21, 2025 Judges Montour, J.P.Smith, J.Greenwood, J.Nowak, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Plaintiff-Respondent Attorneys: Sandra Doorley, Martin P. McCarthy, II James Young Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Julie Cianca, Piotr Banasiak Brief Summary Issue Criminal law—sexual offenses against…

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. Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided November 21, 2025 Judges Bannister, J.P.Montour, J.Nowak, J.DelConte, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties Diamond Gonzalez Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Brittanylee Penberthy Poize, Inc. Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Steven M. Cohen Brief Summary Issue Dram shop liability for service of alcohol…

M.H., an infant, by his mother and natural guardian, Shanique B., and Shanique B., individually v. Magdi E. Sayegh, M.D., Adel E. Chouchani, M.D., and Chouchani, Sayegh & Bagnarello, M.D., LLP, et al. November 24, 2025

M.H., an infant, by his mother and natural guardian, Shanique B., and Shanique B., individually v. Magdi E. Sayegh, M.D., Adel E. Chouchani, M.D., and Chouchani, Sayegh & Bagnarello, M.D., LLP, et al. Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided November 21, 2025 Judges Montour, J.P.Smith, J.Greenwood, J.Nowak, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties Plaintiffs-Respondents:…

Matter of Waterfront Operations Associates LLC v New York State Department of Health November 24, 2025

Matter of Waterfront Operations Associates LLC v New York State Department of Health Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided November 21, 2025 Judges Montour, J.P.Smith, J.Nowak, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties Petitioner-Appellant — Waterfront Operations Associates LLC d/b/a Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Attorneys: Suzan Arden Respondents-Respondents — Barbara Guinn, as Commissioner…

In the Matter of Kevin V. November 24, 2025

In the Matter of Kevin V. Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided November 21, 2025 Judges Bannister, J.P.Montour, J.Nowak, J.DelConte, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties Sara L. Respondent-Appellant Attorneys: Veronica Reed Ryen V. Respondent-Appellant Attorneys: Thomas L. Pelych Wayne County Department of Social Services Petitioner-Respondent Attorneys: Jacqueline A. McCormick Kevin V. Attorney for…

People v. McCullough October 17, 2025

People v. McCullough Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided October 10, 2025 Judges Bannister, J.P.Montour, J.Nowak, J.DelConte, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties Samuel McCullough Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Julia Cianca, Paul Skip Laisure The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Sandra Doorley, Ryan P. Ashe Brief Summary Issue Criminal law—narcotics possession and…

Dylan M. Duncan v. Town of Greece and County of Monroe October 17, 2025

Dylan M. Duncan v. Town of Greece and County of Monroe Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided October 10, 2025 Judges Lindley, J.P.Montour, J.Greenwood, J.Nowak, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties Dylan M. Duncan Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: Christopher M. Borgatti Town of Greece Defendant County of Monroe Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Brendon S. Fleming, Robert J. Shoemaker…

Michelle Withers v Kathryn Roblee October 17, 2025

Michelle Withers v Kathryn Roblee Reversed Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided October 10, 2025 Judges Bannister, J.P.Montour, J.Nowak, J.DelConte, J.Keane, J. Attorneys and Parties Michelle Withers Plaintiff-Appellant Attorneys: David C. Sieling Kathryn Roblee Defendant-Respondent Attorneys: Tamara M. Harbold Brief Summary Issue Premises liability (slip-and-fall) and the evidentiary burden on summary judgment when a…