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reliance doctrine in New York

30 New York opinions name it 6 courts 1906–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Corcoran v. Banner Super Market, Inc.green
ny · 1967 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014A plaintiff must establish the following in order for the doctrine to apply: “(1) the event must be of a kind which ordinarily does not occur in the absence of someone’s negligence; (2) it must be caused by an agency or instrumentality within the exclusive control of the defendant; [and] (3) it *989 must not have been due to any voluntary action or contribution on the part of the plaintiff’ (Corcoran v Banner Super Mkt., 19 NY2d 425, 430 [1967]; see Morejon v Rais Constr.

11
Ladjevardian v. Laidlaw-Coggeshall, Inc.green
nysd · 1977 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013In describing when implied assumption may be found, the Ladjevardian court noted the weight of authorities suggested that “the conduct or representations relied upon by the party asserting liability must indicate an intention” by the buyer to assume the seller’s debts. ( 431 F Supp at 839-840 [emphasis added].) BAG asserts that the use of “relied upon” in this sentence evinces the existence of a reliance requirement, notwithstanding that the court nowhere discusses or itself relies upon any showing of reliance.

2013In describing when implied assumption may be found, the Ladjevardian court noted the weight of authorities suggested that “the conduct or representations relied upon by the party asserting liability must indicate an intention” by the buyer to assume the seller’s debts. ( 431 F Supp at 839-840 [emphasis added].) BAG asserts that the use of “relied upon” in this sentence evinces the existence of a reliance requirement, notwithstanding that the court nowhere discusses or itself relies upon any showing of reliance.

11
Oswego Laborers' Local 214 Pension Fund v. Marine Midland Bank, N. A.green
ny · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Justifiable reliance by the plaintiff is not an element of the statutory claim (see Small v Lorillard Tobacco *942 Co., 94 NY2d 43, 55 [1999], citing Oswego Laborers’ Local 214 Pension Fund v Marine Midland Bank, 85 NY2d 20, 26 [1995]).

11
Small v. Lorillard Tobacco Co.green
ny · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Justifiable reliance by the plaintiff is not an element of the statutory claim (see Small v Lorillard Tobacco *942 Co., 94 NY2d 43, 55 [1999], citing Oswego Laborers’ Local 214 Pension Fund v Marine Midland Bank, 85 NY2d 20, 26 [1995]).

11
CBS Inc. v. Ziff-Davis Publishing Co.green
ny · 1990 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Co., 75 NY2d at 503 [“We believe that the' analysis of the reliance requirement in actions for breach of express warranties adopted in Ainger v Michigan Gen.

11
Burns v. . McCormickgreen
ny · 1922 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007That doctrine may be invoked where a plaintiff’s actions can be characterized as “unequivocally referable” to the alleged agreement (s ee Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer Euro RSCG v Aegis Group, 93 NY2d 229, 235-236 [1999]; Anostario v Vicinanzo, 59 NY2d 662, 664 [1983]; Burns v McCormick, 233 NY 230, 232 [1922]).

11
Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer Euro RSCG Inc. v. Aegis Group Plcgreen
ny · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007That doctrine may be invoked where a plaintiff’s actions can be characterized as “unequivocally referable” to the alleged agreement (s ee Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer Euro RSCG v Aegis Group, 93 NY2d 229, 235-236 [1999]; Anostario v Vicinanzo, 59 NY2d 662, 664 [1983]; Burns v McCormick, 233 NY 230, 232 [1922]).

11
Anostario v. Vicinanzogreen
ny · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007That doctrine may be invoked where a plaintiff’s actions can be characterized as “unequivocally referable” to the alleged agreement (s ee Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer Euro RSCG v Aegis Group, 93 NY2d 229, 235-236 [1999]; Anostario v Vicinanzo, 59 NY2d 662, 664 [1983]; Burns v McCormick, 233 NY 230, 232 [1922]).

11
Saif'Ul'Bait v. Goordgreen
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005The testing documents and testimony of the correction officer who obtained and tested petitioner’s urine sample establish that the urine sample never left the correction officer’s possession throughout the collection and testing process (see 7 NYCRR 1020.4 [e] [1] [i]; Matter of Saif Ul’Bait v Goord, 15 AD3d 703, 705 [2005]; Matter of Odome v Goord, 14 AD3d 975 [2005]).

11
Gershon v. Hertz Corp.green
nyappdiv · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Notably, even after Oswego, the Appellate Division has occasionally applied an incorrect standard in section 349 cases, imposing a reliance requirement when in fact there is none (see, e.g., Gershon v Hertz Corp., 215 AD2d 202, 202-203 [finding no section 349 claim where plaintiffs “allegations do not show materially deceptive conduct on which plaintiff relied to his detriment”]). 2 .

11
Groen v. Tri-O-Inc.green
utah · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Metropolitan Coal Co. v. Howardgreen
ca2 · 1946 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Au v. Augreen
haw · 1981 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Helman v. County of Warrengreen
nyappdiv · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Abraham v. Justices of New York Supreme Courtgreen
ny · 1975 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Towne Associates v. Behrgreen
ny · 1986 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Young v. Nelsongreen
wash · 1922 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (33)

CaseCitedYears
Parsons v. State green
nyappdiv · 1968
2 sentences

2016While the school defendants’ lack of notice would not operate as a bar to the plaintiff’s recovery if res ipsa loquitur applied (see Levinstim v Parker, 27 AD3d 698 [2006]; Parsons v State of New York, 31 AD2d 596 [1968]), the doctrine is not applicable under the circumstances herein.

2016While the School defendants' lack of notice would not operate as a bar to the plaintiff's recovery if res ipsa loquitur applied ( see Levinstim v Parker , 27 AD3d 698 ; Parsons v State of New York , 31 AD2d 596 ), the doctrine is not applicable under the circumstances herein.

22016–2016
Ledbetter v. Johnson green
nyappdiv · 2006
2 sentences

2016While the school defendants’ lack of notice would not operate as a bar to the plaintiff’s recovery if res ipsa loquitur applied (see Levinstim v Parker, 27 AD3d 698 [2006]; Parsons v State of New York, 31 AD2d 596 [1968]), the doctrine is not applicable under the circumstances herein.

2016While the School defendants' lack of notice would not operate as a bar to the plaintiff's recovery if res ipsa loquitur applied ( see Levinstim v Parker , 27 AD3d 698 ; Parsons v State of New York , 31 AD2d 596 ), the doctrine is not applicable under the circumstances herein.

22016–2016
Ainger v. Michigan General Corp. green
nysd · 1979
2 sentences

2011Corp. (supra) and urged by CBS here is correct”].) Ainger clarifies that for the purposes of tort reliance the plaintiff must have “believed [the representation] to be true.

1990Corp. (supra) and urged by CBS here is correct.

21990–2011
People v. Santos neutral
ny · 2025
1 sentence

2025The majority then rejects Mr. Silva Santos's request for Shock eligibility and affirms the court's reliance on the waiver because he "could have asked to withdraw his plea [but] did not do so, and he does not seek vacatur of the plea on this appeal" ( id. at &mdash).

12025–2025
Stutman v. Chemical Bank green
ny · 2000
1 sentence

2024Bank, 95 NY2d 24, 29 , [2000]; Connick v Suzuki Motor Co., 174 Ill 2d 482, 501 [1996] ["[p]laintiff's reliance is not an element of statutory consumer fraud" under the ICFA"]; In re KIND LLC "Healthy & All Natural" Litig., 627 F Supp 3d 269, 281 [SD NY 2022] [citation omitted] ["Relief under the UCL, FAL, and CLRA is available without individualized proof of 'reliance and injury, so long as the named plaintiffs demonstrate injury and causation"'].) Additionally, "reasonable inferences and common sense" dictate that the number of vegan consumers who purchased Ulta's products far exceeded minimu

12024–2024
Hillman v. Sinha green
nyappdiv · 2010
1 sentence

2021Moreover, to the extent that the plaintiffs assert an independent cause of action for negligent spoliation, it is without merit as no such tort is recognized in New York law ( see Vargas v Crown Container Co., Inc. , 114 AD3d 762, 764 ; Hillman v Sinha , 77 AD3d 887, 888 ).

12021–2021
Vargas v. Crown Container Co. green
nyappdiv · 2014
1 sentence

2021Moreover, to the extent that the plaintiffs assert an independent cause of action for negligent spoliation, it is without merit as no such tort is recognized in New York law ( see Vargas v Crown Container Co., Inc. , 114 AD3d 762, 764 ; Hillman v Sinha , 77 AD3d 887, 888 ).

12021–2021
Burbige v. Siben & Ferber green
nyappdiv · 2014
1 sentence

2021Here, the plaintiffs' reliance on the doctrine of spoliation is misplaced as the law firm was never in possession or control of the restaurant, its lighting system, or its renovation ( see Burbige v Siben & Ferber , 115 AD3d 632, 633 ).

12021–2021
Iannotti v. Consolidated Rail Corp. green
ny · 1989
1 sentence

2018Socy. , 84 NY2d 544 [1994] ; Iannotti v Consolidated Rail Corp. , 74 NY2d 39 [1989]; Fenton v Consolidated Edison Co. of N.Y. , 165 AD2d 121 [1st Dept 1991], lv denied 78 NY2d 856 [1991]).

12018–2018
Bragg v. Genesee County Agricultural Society green
ny · 1994
1 sentence

2018Socy. , 84 NY2d 544 [1994] ; Iannotti v Consolidated Rail Corp. , 74 NY2d 39 [1989]; Fenton v Consolidated Edison Co. of N.Y. , 165 AD2d 121 [1st Dept 1991], lv denied 78 NY2d 856 [1991]).

12018–2018
Fenton v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

2018Socy. , 84 NY2d 544 [1994] ; Iannotti v Consolidated Rail Corp. , 74 NY2d 39 [1989]; Fenton v Consolidated Edison Co. of N.Y. , 165 AD2d 121 [1st Dept 1991], lv denied 78 NY2d 856 [1991]).

12018–2018
Lolik v. Big v. Supermarkets, Inc. green
ny · 1995
1 sentence

2018Moreover, the evidence did not so preponderate in favor of the plaintiff that the verdict could not have been reached upon any fair interpretation of the evidence ( see Lolik v Big V Supermarkets, 86 NY2d 744, 746 ).

12018–2018
Eaton, Cole Burnham Co. v. . Avery green
ny · 1880
2 sentences

2016Buxton’s conclusion that “[f]raud . . . may . . . exist where a false representation is made to a third party, resulting in injury to the plaintiff” (Buxton, 239 AD2d at 454 ) is based in part on this Court’s decision in Eaton Cole & Burnham Co. v Avery ( 83 NY 31 [1880]).

2016Buxton’s conclusion that “[f]raud . . . may . . . exist where a false representation is made to a third party, resulting in injury to the plaintiff” (Buxton, 239 AD2d at 454 ) is based in part on this Court’s decision in Eaton, Cole & Burnham Co. v Avery ( 83 NY 31 [1880]).

12016–2016
Buxton Manufacturing Co. v. Valiant Moving & Storage, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

2016Buxton’s conclusion that “[f]raud . . . may . . . exist where a false representation is made to a third party, resulting in injury to the plaintiff” (Buxton, 239 AD2d at 454 ) is based in part on this Court’s decision in Eaton Cole & Burnham Co. v Avery ( 83 NY 31 [1880]).

2016Buxton’s conclusion that “[f]raud . . . may . . . exist where a false representation is made to a third party, resulting in injury to the plaintiff” (Buxton, 239 AD2d at 454 ) is based in part on this Court’s decision in Eaton, Cole & Burnham Co. v Avery ( 83 NY 31 [1880]).

12016–2016
Odome v. Goord green
nyappdiv · 2005
1 sentence

2005The testing documents and testimony of the correction officer who obtained and tested petitioner’s urine sample establish that the urine sample never left the correction officer’s possession throughout the collection and testing process (see 7 NYCRR 1020.4 [e] [1] [i]; Matter of Saif Ul’Bait v Goord, 15 AD3d 703, 705 [2005]; Matter of Odome v Goord, 14 AD3d 975 [2005]).

12005–2005
City of Buffalo v. J. W. Clement Co. green
ny · 1971
1 sentence

1998In City of Buffalo (supra, at 258 ), the Court found that at the time of the de jure taking, the condemnee’s property had been devalued by the “ ‘affirmative value-depressing acts’ of the appropriating sovereign”.

11998–1998
Ferkin v. Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 25 green
ny · 1938
1 sentence

1997An agreement which is “lawful on its face and which does not contemplate or necessarily entail unlawful conduct in its performance is enforcible by the promisee even though he engages in unlawful activity in the agreement’s performance” (Dodge v Richmond, 10 AD2d 4, 14 , affd 8 NY2d 829 ), provided the promisee does not require the aid of the illegal transaction to make out his case (see, McConnell v Commonwealth Pictures Corp., 7 NY2d 465, 471 ; Ferkin v Board of Educ., 278 NY 263, 268 ).

11997–1997
McConnell v. Commonwealth Pictures Corp. green
ny · 1960
1 sentence

1997An agreement which is “lawful on its face and which does not contemplate or necessarily entail unlawful conduct in its performance is enforcible by the promisee even though he engages in unlawful activity in the agreement’s performance” (Dodge v Richmond, 10 AD2d 4, 14 , affd 8 NY2d 829 ), provided the promisee does not require the aid of the illegal transaction to make out his case (see, McConnell v Commonwealth Pictures Corp., 7 NY2d 465, 471 ; Ferkin v Board of Educ., 278 NY 263, 268 ).

11997–1997
Dodge v. Richmond green
nyappdiv · 1960
1 sentence

1997An agreement which is “lawful on its face and which does not contemplate or necessarily entail unlawful conduct in its performance is enforcible by the promisee even though he engages in unlawful activity in the agreement’s performance” (Dodge v Richmond, 10 AD2d 4, 14 , affd 8 NY2d 829 ), provided the promisee does not require the aid of the illegal transaction to make out his case (see, McConnell v Commonwealth Pictures Corp., 7 NY2d 465, 471 ; Ferkin v Board of Educ., 278 NY 263, 268 ).

11997–1997
Dodge v. Richmond neutral
ny · 1960
1 sentence

1997An agreement which is “lawful on its face and which does not contemplate or necessarily entail unlawful conduct in its performance is enforcible by the promisee even though he engages in unlawful activity in the agreement’s performance” (Dodge v Richmond, 10 AD2d 4, 14 , affd 8 NY2d 829 ), provided the promisee does not require the aid of the illegal transaction to make out his case (see, McConnell v Commonwealth Pictures Corp., 7 NY2d 465, 471 ; Ferkin v Board of Educ., 278 NY 263, 268 ).

11997–1997
Galuska v. Arbaiza green
nyappdiv · 1984
11989–1989
Harth v. Nicholas Liakis & Son, Inc. green
nysupct · 1980
11989–1989
Cuffy v. City of New York green
ny · 1987
11989–1989
Kraker v. Roll green
nyappdiv · 1984
11985–1985
People v. Shukla neutral
nyappdiv · 1977
11981–1981
People v. Shukla neutral
nysupct · 1975
11981–1981
De Pasquale v. Board of Regents of the University neutral
nyappdiv · 1958
11981–1981
People v. Grant green
ny · 1978
11980–1980
Ford v. . Clendenin green
ny · 1915
11979–1979
People v. Crimmins green
ny · 1975
11976–1976
William Gardam & Son v. Batterson green
ny · 1910
11975–1975
Woods v. Lancet green
ny · 1951
11961–1961
Haden v. . Coleman neutral
ny · 1878
11906–1906

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NY § N.Y. General Business Law § 349 (3)

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Where else courts name it

CA 75 (1964–2026) NY 30 (1906–2025) IL 26 (1977–2024) PA 23 (1980–2025) TX 18 (1978–2022) WA 18 (1986–2026) AL 16 (1991–2025) CT 15 (1995–2024) MA 14 (1960–2025) MD 14 (1969–2024) FL 14 (1973–2020) NJ 12 (1981–2022) WI 11 (1985–2025) MI 9 (1978–2024) UT 8 (1995–2026) GA 8 (1978–2026) OH 8 (1966–2018) AZ 7 (1973–2020) DC 7 (1979–2022) LA 7 (1985–2017) VT 6 (1967–2018) NM 6 (2000–2021) NC 6 (1986–2020) ID 6 (1979–2021) NE 5 (1988–2024) AK 5 (1976–1989) OR 5 (2001–2012) MN 5 (1971–2017) CO 5 (1994–2026) TN 4 (1995–2014) NV 4 (1957–2014) IA 4 (2006–2018) WV 4 (1980–2017) RI 4 (2002–2023) IN 4 (1978–2023) VA 4 (2008–2018) MO 3 (1966–2017) KS 3 (1972–2008) MS 2 (2007–2007) HI 2 (1996–2017) KY 2 (2011–2026) SC 2 (2000–2011) SD 2 (2004–2009) VI 2 (2009–2011) ME 2 (2007–2012) ND 2 (1976–2018) NH 2 (1997–2005)

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