Second Department affirms default confirmation of arbitration award despite death of respondent’s counsel, holding bare allegations of fraud and bias insufficient to show meritorious defense under CPLR 7511.
Second Department reverses denial of summary judgment motion that was rejected solely for missing word count certification, remitting for determination on the merits.
Second Department partially reverses dismissal of Labor Law Section 241(6) claim in emergency demolition power saw injury, finding triable issues on Industrial Code violations while affirming dismissal of Section 240(1) claim.
Second Department reverses denial of summary judgment in Rikers Island injury case, granting dismissal of Labor Law Section 200 claim where plaintiff relied on undisclosed witness and hearsay testimony.
Second Department reverses summary judgment for homeowner in bathroom renovation injury case, holding floor hole near wall being demolished raises triable issues under Labor Law Section 200 despite being visible.
The Sixth District confirmed that post-resignation union dues disputes fall within SERB’s exclusive jurisdiction, affirming dismissal of state-court claims for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.