Motion to Dismiss Claims in Amended Complaint That Were in Original Complaint Violates Single Motion Rule

Motion to Dismiss Claims in Amended Complaint That Were in Original Complaint Violates Single Motion Rule

On July 8, 2024, Justice Cohen of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in McGuigan v. Gendell, 2024 NY Slip Op. 32315(U), holding that a motion to dismiss claims in an amended complaint that were in the original complaint violate the single motion rule . . . Continue reading Motion to Dismiss Claims in Amended Complaint That Were in Original Complaint Violates Single Motion Rule

Motion to Dismiss Cannot be Directed to the Substance Claims in a Summons with Notice

Motion to Dismiss Cannot be Directed to the Substance Claims in a Summons with Notice

On June 11, 2024, Justice Ruchelsman of the Kings County Commercial Division issued a decision in Cityview Partners, LLC v. Lucas, 2024 NY Slip Op. 32011(U), holding that a motion to dismiss directed to the substance of the plaintiff’s claims could not be made when only a Summons with Notice had been filed . . . Continue reading Motion to Dismiss Cannot be Directed to the Substance Claims in a Summons with Notice

Court Did Not Err in Refusing to Dismiss New York Action in Favor of First Filed Texas Action

Court Did Not Err in Refusing to Dismiss New York Action in Favor of First Filed Texas Action

On May 2, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in RDF Agent, LLC v. Electric Red Ventures, LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 02384, holding that a court did not err in refusing to dismiss a lawsuit in New York in favor of a first filed Texas action . . . Continue reading Court Did Not Err in Refusing to Dismiss New York Action in Favor of First Filed Texas Action

Motion to Dismiss a Defense Can be Made on Any Ground, Not Just Those Listed in CPLR 3211(a)

Motion to Dismiss a Defense Can be Made on Any Ground, Not Just Those Listed in CPLR 3211(a)

On April 6, 2024, Justice Masley of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. Providence Capital LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 31202(U), holding that a motion to dismiss a defense can be made on any ground, not just those listed in CPLR 3211(a) . . . Continue reading Motion to Dismiss a Defense Can be Made on Any Ground, Not Just Those Listed in CPLR 3211(a)