Dismissal in Favor of Prior Pending Action Denied Because of Insufficient Similarity of Parties and Claims

Dismissal in Favor of Prior Pending Action Denied Because of Insufficient Similarity of Parties and Claims

On March 21, 2025, Justice Cohen of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in H.I.G. Realty Fin. II, LLC v. Kuperwasser, 2025 NY Slip Op. 30933(U), denying a motion to dismiss in favor of a prior pending action because of insufficient similarity of parties and claims . . . Continue reading Dismissal in Favor of Prior Pending Action Denied Because of Insufficient Similarity of Parties and Claims

Court Stays Civil Action Pending Resolution of Criminal Action Against Non-Party Corporate Officer

Court Stays Civil Action Pending Resolution of Criminal Action Against Non-Party Corporate Officer

On March 10, 2025, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Dragons 516 Ltd. v. GDC 138 E 50 LLC, 2025 NY Slip Op. 50309(U), staying a civil action pending the resolution of a criminal action against a non-party officer of a corporate defendant . . . Continue reading Court Stays Civil Action Pending Resolution of Criminal Action Against Non-Party Corporate Officer