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27 New York opinions name it 7 courts 1956–2024 1 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
Anand v. Kapoorgreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011The policy underlying the doctrine of primary assumption of the risk is “to facilitate free and vigorous participation in athletic activities” (Benitez v New York -2- 1484 CA 10-01081 City Bd. of Educ., 73 NY2d 650, 657 ; see Anand v Kapoor, 61 AD3d 787 , 792, affd ___ NY3d ___ [Dec. 21, 2010]).

2011The policy underlying the doctrine of primary assumption of the risk is “to facilitate free and vigorous participation in athletic activities” (Benitez v New York City Bd. of Educ., 73 NY2d 650, 657 [1989]; see Anand v Kapoor, 61 AD3d 787 , 792 [2009], affd 15 NY3d 946 [2010]).

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Benitez v. New York City Board of Educationgreen
ny · 1989 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2011
2 sentences

2011The policy underlying the doctrine of primary assumption of the risk is “to facilitate free and vigorous participation in athletic activities” (Benitez v New York -2- 1484 CA 10-01081 City Bd. of Educ., 73 NY2d 650, 657 ; see Anand v Kapoor, 61 AD3d 787 , 792, affd ___ NY3d ___ [Dec. 21, 2010]).

2011The policy underlying the doctrine of primary assumption of the risk is “to facilitate free and vigorous participation in athletic activities” (Benitez v New York City Bd. of Educ., 73 NY2d 650, 657 [1989]; see Anand v Kapoor, 61 AD3d 787 , 792 [2009], affd 15 NY3d 946 [2010]).

13
RCR Services Inc. v. Herbil Holding Co.green
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024This rule allows the government to maintain belated actions to enforce public rights regardless of the governmental or business nature of the government-sponsored activity that created the rights" ( RCR Servs. v Herbil Holding Co. , 229 AD2d 379, 380 [internal quotation marks omitted]). "'There is no federal statute of limitations applicable to mortgage foreclosure actions brought by the United States or its federal agencies'" ( Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Scheinberg , 216 AD3d 652, 654 , quoting Fleet Natl.

11
Bass & Ullman v. Chanesgreen
nyappdiv · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018However, the policy underlying the rule established in Carmel v Lunney , supra , does not require dismissal of the entirety of plaintiff's legal malpractice claim, because the remainder of his claim that defendants failed to advise him of the potential immigration consequences of traveling outside the United States as a result of entering a guilty plea does not dispute the validity of his conviction ( see generally Carmel v Lunney, supra; see also Bass & Ullman v Chanes , 185 AD2d 750 [1st Dept 1992]).

11
prod.liab.rep. (Cch) P 15,466 Luis Liriano v. Hobart Corporation, 616 Melrose Meat Corporation,s/h/a Super Associated, Third-Partygreen
ca2 · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017“The presumption that a warning will be heeded is based on the assumption that persons exercise ordinary care for their own safety,” and “that a reasonable person will act appropriately if given adequate information.” (American Law of Products Liability 3d § 34:37 [2016].) The policy underlying the presumption is to “reinforce the basic duty to warn, [and] to encourage manufacturers to produce safer products,” and “[wjithout the presumption, recovery would be precluded in some cases, even where the evidence proved that the dangerous propensities of the product caused the plaintiffs injuries.”

11
Segal v. St. John's Universitygreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011John’s Univ. ( 69 AD3d 702, 703 [2010]) held that “[generally, when a plaintiff seeks to recover damages against an employer based on an employee’s actions committed within the scope of his or her employment, the employer is liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior, not negligent hiring or supervision.” This policy underlying this rule seeks to remove the potential for an employer to be doubly liable for an employee’s single tortious act.

11
Anand v. Kapoorgreen
ny · 2010 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011The policy underlying the doctrine of primary assumption of the risk is “to facilitate free and vigorous participation in athletic activities” (Benitez v New York City Bd. of Educ., 73 NY2d 650, 657 [1989]; see Anand v Kapoor, 61 AD3d 787 , 792 [2009], affd 15 NY3d 946 [2010]).

11
Mary COOK, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. ARROWSMITH SHELBURNE, INC., KDT Industries, Inc., and Clifton Lind, Defendants-Appelleesgreen
ca2 · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009As originally promulgated by the NLRB, the single employer doctrine sets forth four criteria to determine whether two or more companies are sufficiently interrelated to constitute a single entity: (1) interrelation of operations; (2) centralized control of labor relations; (3) common management; and (4) common ownership or financial control of the entities in question (see Radio & Television Technicians v Broadcast Service of Mobile, Inc., 380 US at 256 ; Baker v Stuart Broadcasting Co., 560 F2d 389, 392 [1977]; Arculeo v On-Site Sales & Mktg., LLC, 425 F3d 193, 198 [2005]; see also Cook v Arr

11
Jennifer Arculeo v. On-Site Sales & Marketing, LLC and Sanford Pankin, Also Known as Crystal Hills, Docket No. 04-3807 Cvgreen
ca2 · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009As originally promulgated by the NLRB, the single employer doctrine sets forth four criteria to determine whether two or more companies are sufficiently interrelated to constitute a single entity: (1) interrelation of operations; (2) centralized control of labor relations; (3) common management; and (4) common ownership or financial control of the entities in question (see Radio & Television Technicians v Broadcast Service of Mobile, Inc., 380 US at 256 ; Baker v Stuart Broadcasting Co., 560 F2d 389, 392 [1977]; Arculeo v On-Site Sales & Mktg., LLC, 425 F3d 193, 198 [2005]; see also Cook v Arr

11
People v. Maddoxgreen
nyappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003In view of this strong public policy, it has been found insufficient to impeach a verdict where a juror alleges that she had been “threatened by the foreman, who repeatedly shouted and screamed obscenities” and even threatened to “throw [the juror] out the window”; where the jurors attested that they and other jurors discussed the case prior to the conclusion of the trial; and that other jurors were predisposed to find the defendant guilty (People v Redd, 164 AD2d at 35-36 ; see also People v Maddox, 139 AD2d 597, 598 [2d Dept 1988], lv denied 72 NY2d 862 [1988] [allegations of “personal * * *

11
People v. Cookgreen
ny · 1977 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002It is objectionable not because it has no appreciable probative value but because it has too much.” (1A Wigmore, Evidence § 58.2, at 1212 [Tillers rev 1983].) The policy underlying the rule is designed to prevent conviction on evidence of a defendant’s criminal history and unsavory character rather than his actual commission of the crime charged (see People v Alvino, 71 NY2d at 241 ; People v Lewis, 69 NY2d 321, 325 [1987]; People v Ventimiglia, 52 NY2d at 359; People v Cook, 42 NY2d 204, 208 [1977]; Prince, Richardson on Evidence § 4-501 [Farrell 11th ed]).

11
People v. Ventimigliagreen
ny · 1981 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002It is objectionable not because it has no appreciable probative value but because it has too much.” (1A Wigmore, Evidence § 58.2, at 1212 [Tillers rev 1983].) The policy underlying the rule is designed to prevent conviction on evidence of a defendant’s criminal history and unsavory character rather than his actual commission of the crime charged (see People v Alvino, 71 NY2d at 241 ; People v Lewis, 69 NY2d 321, 325 [1987]; People v Ventimiglia, 52 NY2d at 359; People v Cook, 42 NY2d 204, 208 [1977]; Prince, Richardson on Evidence § 4-501 [Farrell 11th ed]).

11
People v. Lewisgreen
ny · 1987 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002It is objectionable not because it has no appreciable probative value but because it has too much.” (1A Wigmore, Evidence § 58.2, at 1212 [Tillers rev 1983].) The policy underlying the rule is designed to prevent conviction on evidence of a defendant’s criminal history and unsavory character rather than his actual commission of the crime charged (see People v Alvino, 71 NY2d at 241 ; People v Lewis, 69 NY2d 321, 325 [1987]; People v Ventimiglia, 52 NY2d at 359; People v Cook, 42 NY2d 204, 208 [1977]; Prince, Richardson on Evidence § 4-501 [Farrell 11th ed]).

11
Pfeiffer v. Allstate Insurancegreen
nyappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Co., 136 AD2d 532, 532-534 [2d Dept 1998].) The policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata and its relatives “is that with respect to a single matter there should not be more than a single lawsuit, so as to prevent harassment and vexatious litigation.” (Pfeiffer at 533 .) That policy is not threatened when the plaintiff is merely given the opportunity to collect full compensation.

11
Westnau Land Corp. v. U.S. Small Business Administration, as an Agency of the United States of Americagreen
ca2 · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996This rule allows the government to maintain belated actions to enforce public rights regardless of the 'governmental’ or 'business’ nature of the government-sponsored activity that created the rights” (United States v 93 Ct. Corp., supra, at 389; see also, United States v Summerlin, supra; Wright, Federal Courts § 22, at 127 [5th ed].

11
United States v. Summerlingreen
scotus · 1940 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996This rule allows the government to maintain belated actions to enforce public rights regardless of the 'governmental’ or 'business’ nature of the government-sponsored activity that created the rights” (United States v 93 Ct. Corp., supra, at 389; see also, United States v Summerlin, supra; Wright, Federal Courts § 22, at 127 [5th ed].

11
Florio v. Cookgreen
nyappdiv · 1978 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Borgia v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1962 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995The Statute of Limitations on a medical malpractice claim is tolled when "there is continuous treatment for the same illness, injury or condition which gave rise to the * * * act, omission or failure [complained of].” (CPLR 214-a.) The policy underlying the doctrine "seeks to maintain the physician-patient relationship in the belief that the most efficacious medical care will be maintained when the attending physician remains on a case from onset to cure” (McDermott v Torre, 56 NY2d 399, 408 ; see, Borgia v City of New York, 12 NY2d 151 ).

1995The Statute of Limitations on a medical malpractice claim is tolled when "there is continuous treatment for the same illness, injury or condition which gave rise to the * * * act, omission or failure [complained of]." (CPLR 214-a.) The policy underlying the doctrine "seeks to maintain the physician-patient relationship in the belief that the most efficacious medical care will be maintained when the attending physician remains on a case from onset to cure" ( McDermott v Torre , 56 N.Y.2d 399, 408 ; see , Borgia v City of New York , 12 N.Y.2d 151 ).

11
Florio v. Cookgreen
ny · 1979 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995This Court has repeatedly held that where the continuing treatment is provided by someone other than the practitioner alleged to have been negligent, there must be " 'an agency or other relevant relationship’ ” between the two (Meath v Mishrick, 68 NY2d 992, 994 , quoting McDermott v Torre, supra, at 403; see, Florio v Cook, 48 NY2d 792 , affg 65 AD2d 548 ).

1995This Court has repeatedly held that where the continuing treatment is provided by someone other than the practitioner alleged to have been negligent, there must be "`an agency or other relevant relationship'" between the two ( Meath v Mishrick , 68 N.Y.2d 992, 994 , quoting McDermott v Torre , supra , at 403; see , Florio v Cook , 48 N.Y.2d 792 , affg 65 AD2d 548 ).

11
McDermott v. Torregreen
ny · 1982 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995The Statute of Limitations on a medical malpractice claim is tolled when "there is continuous treatment for the same illness, injury or condition which gave rise to the * * * act, omission or failure [complained of].” (CPLR 214-a.) The policy underlying the doctrine "seeks to maintain the physician-patient relationship in the belief that the most efficacious medical care will be maintained when the attending physician remains on a case from onset to cure” (McDermott v Torre, 56 NY2d 399, 408 ; see, Borgia v City of New York, 12 NY2d 151 ).

1995The Statute of Limitations on a medical malpractice claim is tolled when "there is continuous treatment for the same illness, injury or condition which gave rise to the * * * act, omission or failure [complained of]." (CPLR 214-a.) The policy underlying the doctrine "seeks to maintain the physician-patient relationship in the belief that the most efficacious medical care will be maintained when the attending physician remains on a case from onset to cure" ( McDermott v Torre , 56 N.Y.2d 399, 408 ; see , Borgia v City of New York , 12 N.Y.2d 151 ).

11
Robert Wilson v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1968 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
Owners Committee on Electric Rates, Inc. v. Public Service Commission green
nyappdiv · 1989
2 sentences

2017Rates, 150 AD2d at 53 ).

2017Rates, 150 AD2d at 53 ).

42017–2017
People v. De Lucia green
ny · 1967
2 sentences

2003The policy underlying such a rule is to discourage posttrial harassment of jurors in order to assure the finality of verdicts (People v De Lucia, supra; Kaufman v Eli Lilly & Co., 65 NY2d 449 [1985]) and to secure the privacy and secrecy of the jury deliberations and to ensure frankness, freedom of discussion and conference (People v Redd, 164 AD2d 34 [1st Dept 1990]).

1984The policy underlying such a rule is to discourage posttrial harassment of jurors and to assure the finality of verdicts (see People v De Lucia, 15 NY2d 294 , cert den 382 US 821 , on rearg 20 NY2d 275 ; Dalrymple v Williams, 63 NY 361 ; Rosa v Thau, 45 AD2d 182 ).

21984–2003
Youmans v. . Smith green
ny · 1897
2 sentences

1978To decide that a party speaks at his peril, if it later be determined that some statement of his was not technically relevant to the issue involved, 'would be an impediment to justice, because it would hamper the search for truth and prevent making inquiries with that freedom and boldness which the welfare of society requires.’ (Youmans v. Smith, 153 N. Y. 214, 220 , supra; see, People ex rel.

1969To decide that a party speaks at his peril, if it later be determined that some statement of his was not technically relevant to the issue involved, ‘ ‘ would be an impediment to justice, because it would hamper the search for truth and prevent making inquiries with that freedom and boldness which the welfare of society requires.” (Youmans v. Smith, 153 N. Y. 214, 220 , supra; see People ex rel.

21969–1978
Nationstar Mtge., LLC v. Scheinberg green
nyappdiv · 2023
1 sentence

2024This rule allows the government to maintain belated actions to enforce public rights regardless of the governmental or business nature of the government-sponsored activity that created the rights" ( RCR Servs. v Herbil Holding Co. , 229 AD2d 379, 380 [internal quotation marks omitted]). "'There is no federal statute of limitations applicable to mortgage foreclosure actions brought by the United States or its federal agencies'" ( Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Scheinberg , 216 AD3d 652, 654 , quoting Fleet Natl.

12024–2024
Carmel v. Lunney green
ny · 1987
2 sentences

2018However, the policy underlying the rule established in Carmel v Lunney , supra , does not require dismissal of the entirety of plaintiff's legal malpractice claim, because the remainder of his claim that defendants failed to advise him of the potential immigration consequences of traveling outside the United States as a result of entering a guilty plea does not dispute the validity of his conviction ( see generally Carmel v Lunney, supra; see also Bass & Ullman v Chanes , 185 AD2d 750 [1st Dept 1992]).

2018However, the policy underlying the rule established in Carmel v Lunney , supra , does not require dismissal of the entirety of plaintiff's legal malpractice claim, because the remainder of his claim that defendants failed to advise him of the potential immigration consequences of traveling outside the United States as a result of entering a guilty plea does not dispute the validity of his conviction ( see generally Carmel v Lunney, supra; see also Bass & Ullman v Chanes , 185 AD2d 750 [1st Dept 1992]).

12018–2018
Radio & Television Broadcast Technicians Local Union 1264 v. Broadcast Service of Mobile, Inc. green
scotus · 1965
1 sentence

2009As originally promulgated by the NLRB, the single employer doctrine sets forth four criteria to determine whether two or more companies are sufficiently interrelated to constitute a single entity: (1) interrelation of operations; (2) centralized control of labor relations; (3) common management; and (4) common ownership or financial control of the entities in question (see Radio & Television Technicians v Broadcast Service of Mobile, Inc., 380 US at 256 ; Baker v Stuart Broadcasting Co., 560 F2d 389, 392 [1977]; Arculeo v On-Site Sales & Mktg., LLC, 425 F3d 193, 198 [2005]; see also Cook v Arr

12009–2009
People v. Jacobson green
nysupct · 1981
1 sentence

2003In view of this strong public policy, it has been found insufficient to impeach a verdict where a juror alleges that she had been “threatened by the foreman, who repeatedly shouted and screamed obscenities” and even threatened to “throw [the juror] out the window”; where the jurors attested that they and other jurors discussed the case prior to the conclusion of the trial; and that other jurors were predisposed to find the defendant guilty (People v Redd, 164 AD2d at 35-36 ; see also People v Maddox, 139 AD2d 597, 598 [2d Dept 1988], lv denied 72 NY2d 862 [1988] [allegations of “personal * * *

12003–2003
People v. Redd green
nyappdiv · 1990
2 sentences

2003The policy underlying such a rule is to discourage posttrial harassment of jurors in order to assure the finality of verdicts (People v De Lucia, supra; Kaufman v Eli Lilly & Co., 65 NY2d 449 [1985]) and to secure the privacy and secrecy of the jury deliberations and to ensure frankness, freedom of discussion and conference (People v Redd, 164 AD2d 34 [1st Dept 1990]).

2003In view of this strong public policy, it has been found insufficient to impeach a verdict where a juror alleges that she had been “threatened by the foreman, who repeatedly shouted and screamed obscenities” and even threatened to “throw [the juror] out the window”; where the jurors attested that they and other jurors discussed the case prior to the conclusion of the trial; and that other jurors were predisposed to find the defendant guilty (People v Redd, 164 AD2d at 35-36 ; see also People v Maddox, 139 AD2d 597, 598 [2d Dept 1988], lv denied 72 NY2d 862 [1988] [allegations of “personal * * *

12003–2003
People v. Alvino green
ny · 1987
1 sentence

2002It is objectionable not because it has no appreciable probative value but because it has too much.” (1A Wigmore, Evidence § 58.2, at 1212 [Tillers rev 1983].) The policy underlying the rule is designed to prevent conviction on evidence of a defendant’s criminal history and unsavory character rather than his actual commission of the crime charged (see People v Alvino, 71 NY2d at 241 ; People v Lewis, 69 NY2d 321, 325 [1987]; People v Ventimiglia, 52 NY2d at 359; People v Cook, 42 NY2d 204, 208 [1977]; Prince, Richardson on Evidence § 4-501 [Farrell 11th ed]).

12002–2002
In Re Sharon N. Miller, Debtor. Sharon N. Miller v. Gerald Gentry, ph.d. And Micheline Z. Burger green
ca10 · 1995
1 sentence

1997(See, In re Miller, 55 F3d 1487, 1489 .) This recognition by the Federal courts of family support responsibilities as superior to the average debt is laudable, yet irrelevant to the case at bar.

11997–1997
Meath v. Mishrick green
ny · 1986
2 sentences

1995This Court has repeatedly held that where the continuing treatment is provided by someone other than the practitioner alleged to have been negligent, there must be " 'an agency or other relevant relationship’ ” between the two (Meath v Mishrick, 68 NY2d 992, 994 , quoting McDermott v Torre, supra, at 403; see, Florio v Cook, 48 NY2d 792 , affg 65 AD2d 548 ).

1995This Court has repeatedly held that where the continuing treatment is provided by someone other than the practitioner alleged to have been negligent, there must be "`an agency or other relevant relationship'" between the two ( Meath v Mishrick , 68 N.Y.2d 992, 994 , quoting McDermott v Torre , supra , at 403; see , Florio v Cook , 48 N.Y.2d 792 , affg 65 AD2d 548 ).

11995–1995
People v. Colon green
nyappdiv · 1984
11985–1985
Rose v. Thau green
nyappdiv · 1974
11984–1984
Dalrymple v. . Williams green
· 1875
11984–1984
Lichtenstein v. United States green
scotus · 1965
11984–1984
People v. Lucia green
ny · 1965
11984–1984
Corning v. Village of Laurel Hollow green
ny · 1979
11982–1982
Jones v. Beame green
ny · 1978
11981–1981
Wildenhus's Case green
· 1887
11960–1960
Lauritzen v. Larsen green
scotus · 1953
11960–1960
Good Health Dairy Products Corp. v. Emery green
ny · 1937
11956–1956

Where else courts name it

CA 80 (1948–2026) PA 59 (1980–2026) OH 40 (1978–2025) IL 29 (1965–2025) NY 27 (1956–2024) CT 25 (1986–2018) MA 19 (1968–2016) TX 18 (1988–2025) WA 15 (1980–2017) IN 14 (1989–2020) MD 14 (1977–2014) MI 11 (1960–2025) TN 10 (1978–2018) FL 10 (1974–2015) LA 9 (1979–2023) NJ 9 (1979–2025) ME 8 (1976–2013) MN 8 (1983–2010) UT 7 (1991–2019) OR 7 (1978–2008) CO 6 (1996–2026) DC 5 (1982–1996) VA 5 (1993–2016) WI 5 (1982–2024) IA 5 (1980–2011) KY 5 (1982–2006) AK 5 (1981–2001) HI 4 (2001–2022) KS 4 (1981–1988) NV 4 (1978–2013) SC 4 (2008–2012) WV 4 (1983–2018) NE 3 (1983–2003) VT 3 (2006–2010) NC 3 (1999–2016) MO 3 (1979–2008) AL 2 (1979–2017) NH 2 (1990–1993) NM 2 (2000–2016) ND 2 (1977–2000) AZ 2 (1994–2010) MT 2 (1948–1999)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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