Motion to Intervene Not Untimely So Long As Existing Litigants Not Unduly Prejudiced

Motion to Intervene Not Untimely So Long As Existing Litigants Not Unduly Prejudiced

On July 26, 2024, the Fourth Department issued a decision in Resetarits Constr. Corp. v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co., 2024 NY Slip Op. 04019, holding that a motion to intervene was not untimely because the existing litigants were not prejudiced . . . Continue reading Motion to Intervene Not Untimely So Long As Existing Litigants Not Unduly Prejudiced

Insufficient Similarity of Suits Defeats Motion to Dismiss in Favor of Prior Pending Action

Insufficient Similarity of Suits Defeats Motion to Dismiss in Favor of Prior Pending Action

On July 30, 2024, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Dragons 516 Ltd. v. SMI USA Group LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 50977(U), holding that insufficient similarity of suits defeated a motion to dismiss in favor of a prior pending action . . . Continue reading Insufficient Similarity of Suits Defeats Motion to Dismiss in Favor of Prior Pending Action

“Broadly Worded” Indemnification Insufficient to Overcome Hooper’s Strong Presumption Against Inter-Party Indemnification

“Broadly Worded” Indemnification Insufficient to Overcome Hooper’s Strong Presumption Against Inter-Party Indemnification

On August 1, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in Shah v. 20 E. 64th St. LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 04116, holding that even a broadly worded indemnification provision was insufficient to overcome Hooper’s strong presumption against inter-party indemnification . . . Continue reading “Broadly Worded” Indemnification Insufficient to Overcome Hooper’s Strong Presumption Against Inter-Party Indemnification