Negligence Claim Against Engineer Dismissed as Duplicative of Contract Claim

Negligence Claim Against Engineer Dismissed as Duplicative of Contract Claim

On January 15, 2025, the Second Department issued a decision in Meserole Hub, LLC v. Rosenzweig, 2025 NY Slip Op. 00213, holding that a negligence claim against an engineer should be dismissed as duplicative of a breach of contract claim seeking the same damages . . . Continue reading Negligence Claim Against Engineer Dismissed as Duplicative of Contract Claim

Fraudulent Inducement Claim Seeking Contract-Based Damages Does Not Defeat Contract’s Jury Waiver

Fraudulent Inducement Claim Seeking Contract-Based Damages Does Not Defeat Contract’s Jury Waiver

On December 19, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in International Business Machs. Corp. v. GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc., 2024 NY Slip Op. 06425, holding that a fraudulent inducement claim seeking contract-based damages does not defeat a contract’s jury waiver . . . Continue reading Fraudulent Inducement Claim Seeking Contract-Based Damages Does Not Defeat Contract’s Jury Waiver

Whether Closing Date Set in “Time is of the Essence” Letter Reasonable is a Question of Fact

Whether Closing Date Set in “Time is of the Essence” Letter Reasonable is a Question of Fact

On December 4, 2024, the Second Department issued a decision in Fink v. 218 Hamilton, LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 06026, holding that whether a closing date set in a “time is of the essence” letter was reasonable was a question of fact . . . Continue reading Whether Closing Date Set in “Time is of the Essence” Letter Reasonable is a Question of Fact