After decades of sex abuse complaints, a NY pediatrician is ordered to pay $1.6B to over 100 women
Starting in the 80s, New York law enforcement fielded sexual abuse complaints...
New York’s top court dismisses sexual abuse lawsuit, sparking criticism from advocates
A lawsuit against New York alleging sexual abuse decades ago was tossed...
New York’s top court hears arguments on sexual abuse lawsuit standards
Lawyers sparred before New York's top court over how specific a...
Latest Decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department
Appellate Division partially overrules dismissal in fraudulent conveyance case The Appellate Division...
Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department
Court upholds denial of Poly Prep’s motion to dismiss negligence...
Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department
AD confirms right to amend complaint for punitive damages in Poly Prep...
April 25, 2024 Appellate Decisions
Second Department upholds dismissal of personal injury claim against Brooklyn Museum The...
Poly Prep loses bid to dismiss child abuse allegations in appeals court
The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department has upheld a lower court’...
NY let childhood sex abuse victims sue; 9,000 went to court
For two years, New York temporarily set aside its usual time limit...