Court Recognizes Existence of Claim for Tortious Interference With the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

Court Recognizes Existence of Claim for Tortious Interference With the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

On December 15, 2022, Justice Cohen of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in 111 W. 57th Inv. LLC v. 111 W57 Mezz Inv. LLC, 2022 NY Slip Op 34258(U), recognizing the existence of (although dismissing) a claim for tortious interference with the covenant of good faith and fair dealing . . . Continue reading Court Recognizes Existence of Claim for Tortious Interference With the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

Failure to Comply With Service Rules Leads to Denial of Motion for Default Judgment

Failure to Comply With Service Rules Leads to Denial of Motion for Default Judgment

On December 22, 2022, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Lam Group v. Anthony T. Rinaldi LLC, 2022 NY Slip Op. 51302(U), holding that failure to comply with CPLR 3215’s service rules required denial of a motion for default judgment . . . Continue reading Failure to Comply With Service Rules Leads to Denial of Motion for Default Judgment