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27 New York opinions name it 4 courts 1958–2025 7 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Nash v. Port Authoritygreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013This Court affirmed the trial court’s order denying the Port Authority’s motion to set aside the verdict, rejecting the Port Authority’s governmental immunity argument (Nash v Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J., 51 AD3d 337, 344 [1st Dept 2008]).

2013This Court affirmed the trial court’s order denying the Port Authority’s motion to set aside the verdict, rejecting the Port Authority’s governmental immunity argument (Nash v Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J., 51 AD3d 337, 344 [1st Dept 2008]).

23
Holdampf v. A.C. & S., Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Plaintiffs provided documentary evidence to show that the Port Authority knew, as early as 1969 when it was building the World Trade Center, that the spraying of asbestos fireproofing during construction presented a risk of harm to “bystanders.” On January 16, 2003, Supreme Court granted the Port Authority’s motion for summary judgment in a one-sentence short-form order, “based on [the] Widera case and absence of duty to plaintiff.” On December 2, 2004, the Appellate Division modified Supreme Court’s order by reinstating plaintiffs’ first cause of action in common-law negligence because the Po

2005Plaintiffs provided documentary evidence to show that the Port Authority knew, as early as 1969 when it was building the World Trade Center, that the spraying of asbestos fireproofing during construction presented a risk of harm to "bystanders." On January 16, 2003, Supreme Court granted the Port Authority's motion for summary judgment in a one-sentence short-form order, "based on [the] Widera case and absence of duty to plaintiff." On December 2, 2004, the Appellate Division modified Supreme Court's order by reinstating plaintiffs' first cause of action in common-law negligence because the Po

22
Bell v. Bd. of Educ. of the City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1997 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004(See Bell v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y., 90 NY2d 944, 946 [1997]; Kahane v Marriott Hotel Corp., 249 AD2d at 165 ; Rotz v City of New York, 143 AD2d at 304 .) The court finds that there are triable issues of fact as to the foreseeability of this catastrophic event, warranting denial of the Port Authority’s motion.

2004Whether a risk is foreseeable under particular circumstances has traditionally and soundly been left to the trier of fact to resolve, even where the facts are essentially undisputed. ( See Bell v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y. , 90 NY2d 944, 946 [1997]; Kahane v Marriott Hotel Corp. , 249 AD2d at 165 ; Rotz v City of New York , 143 AD2d at 304 .) The court finds that there are triable issues of fact as to the foreseeability of this catastrophic event, warranting denial of the Port Authority's motion.

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Crosland v. New York City Transit Authoritygreen
ny · 1986 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Auth., 68 NY2d at 170.) The New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in Lieberman v Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. (132 NJ 76, 622 A2d 1295 , supra) is particularly instructive with respect to the Port Authority’s immunity for governmental functions.

2004Auth. , 68 NY2d at 170.) The New Jersey Supreme Court's decision in Lieberman v Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. (132 NJ 76, 622 A2d 1295 , supra ) is particularly instructive with respect to the Port Authority's immunity for governmental functions.

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Valenti v. Caminsgreen
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Contrary to the dissent's assertion, this Court has held that "a party may raise even a completely unpleaded issue on summary judgment so long as the other party is not taken by surprise and does not suffer prejudice" ( Valenti v Camins , 95 AD3d 519, 522 [1st Dept 2012]).

2025Contrary to the dissent's assertion, this Court has held that "a party may raise even a completely unpleaded issue on summary judgment so long as the other party is not taken by surprise and does not suffer prejudice" ( Valenti v Camins , 95 AD3d 519, 522 [1st Dept 2012]).

11
California Suites, Inc. v. Russo Demolition Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Further, the argument that the Port Authority was acting in its proprietary capacity is the principal ground relied on by plaintiff in support of her complaint and in response to the Port Authority's prior motion to dismiss ( see California Suites, Inc. v Russo Demolition Inc. , 98 AD3d 144 , 156 [1st Dept 2012] ["parties are accorded great latitude in how they conduct litigation and 'may to a large extent chart their own procedural course through the courts'"], quoting Stevenson v News Syndicate Co. , 302 NY 81, 87 [1950]; see also J.

2025Further, the argument that the Port Authority was acting in its proprietary capacity is the principal ground relied on by plaintiff in support of her complaint and in response to the Port Authority's prior motion to dismiss ( see California Suites, Inc. v Russo Demolition Inc. , 98 AD3d 144, 156 [1st Dept 2012] ["parties are accorded great latitude in how they conduct litigation and 'may to a large extent chart their own procedural course through the courts'"], quoting Stevenson v News Syndicate Co. , 302 NY 81, 87 [1950]; see also J.

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Stevenson v. News Syndicate Co.green
ny · 1950 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Further, the argument that the Port Authority was acting in its proprietary capacity is the principal ground relied on by plaintiff in support of her complaint and in response to the Port Authority's prior motion to dismiss ( see California Suites, Inc. v Russo Demolition Inc. , 98 AD3d 144 , 156 [1st Dept 2012] ["parties are accorded great latitude in how they conduct litigation and 'may to a large extent chart their own procedural course through the courts'"], quoting Stevenson v News Syndicate Co. , 302 NY 81, 87 [1950]; see also J.

2025Further, the argument that the Port Authority was acting in its proprietary capacity is the principal ground relied on by plaintiff in support of her complaint and in response to the Port Authority's prior motion to dismiss ( see California Suites, Inc. v Russo Demolition Inc. , 98 AD3d 144, 156 [1st Dept 2012] ["parties are accorded great latitude in how they conduct litigation and 'may to a large extent chart their own procedural course through the courts'"], quoting Stevenson v News Syndicate Co. , 302 NY 81, 87 [1950]; see also J.

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Arsell v. Mass One LLCgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Under the circumstances, the plaintiff failed to demonstrate that the Port Authority and JFK IAT, who have manifestly different defenses to the plaintiff's claim and would not stand or fall together, are united in interest ( see McLaughlin v 22 New Scotland Ave., LLC , 132 AD3d 1190, 1193 ; see also Arsell v Mass One LLC , 73 AD3d 668, 669-670 ; Hilliard v Roc-Newark Assoc. , 287 AD2d 691, 692-693 ).

11
Mandarin Trading Ltd. v. Wildensteingreen
ny · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The complaint adequately alleges the elements of unjust enrichment by pleading, in the alternative, that Port Authority was enriched at Tutor Perini's expense and that it is against equity and good conscience to permit Port Authority to retain what is sought to be recovered ( see Mandarin Trading Ltd. v Wildenstein , 16 NY3d 173, 182 [2011]).

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Grucci v. Gruccigreen
ny · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Bombing Litig., 17 NY3d 856, 856 [2011]).

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Romagnolo v. Pandolfinigreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Accordingly, contrary to the plaintiff’s contention, upon renewal, the Supreme Court properly granted those branches of the Port Authority’s motion which were for summary judgment dismissing the causes of action alleging violations of Labor Law §§ 240 (1) and 241 (6) insofar as asserted against it. *536 Furthermore, the Supreme Court properly determined that, pursuant to the law-of-the-case doctrine, it was appropriate, upon renewal, to grant those branches of the motion of the defendant Zano Industries, Inc., which were for summary judgment dismissing the causes of action alleging violations

2014Although, pursuant to the law-of-the-case doctrine, this Court is not bound by the Supreme Court’s prior determination, under the circumstances presented here, we decline to disturb the Supreme Court’s invocation of that doctrine (see Pastrana v Cutler, 115 AD3d 725 [2014]; Romagnolo v Pandolfini, 75 AD3d at 634 ).

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Strunk v. Revenge Cab Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Therefore, his motion, although denominated as one for leave to renew, was, in actuality, one for leave to reargue, the denial of which is not appealable (see Poulard v Judkins, 102 AD3d 665, 665 [2013]; Strunk v Revenge Cab Corp., 98 AD3d 1030, 1031 [2012]; Schoenfeld v Shonfeld, 266 AD2d 449 [1999]).

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People v. Williamsgreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Therefore, his motion, although denominated as one for leave to renew, was, in actuality, one for leave to reargue, the denial of which is not appealable (see Poulard v Judkins, 102 AD3d 665, 665 [2013]; Strunk v Revenge Cab Corp., 98 AD3d 1030, 1031 [2012]; Schoenfeld v Shonfeld, 266 AD2d 449 [1999]).

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Jacqueline S. v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Sanchez v. State of NYgreen
ny · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004To obtain summary judgment, the Port Authority must meet a high threshold: only one conclusion can be drawn from the undisputed facts, and that, as a matter of law, the injuries to the plaintiffs were not reasonably foreseeable. ( See Sanchez v State of New York , 99 NY2d 247, 254 [2002].) The record does not support that conclusion.

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Adler v. Deegangreen
ny · 1929 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (37)

CaseCitedYears
Perlov v. Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. green
nyappdiv · 2020
2 sentences

2021On appeal, the Second Department reversed, finding that the Port Authority was acting in a proprietary capacity in the design and maintenance of the bridge, and, therefore was subject to suit under the ordinary rules of negligence applicable to nongovernmental parties ( see id. at 1627-1628 , citing Turturro v City of New York, 28 NY3d at 478-480 ).

2021On appeal, the Second Department reversed, finding that the Port Authority was acting in a proprietary capacity in the design and maintenance of the bridge, and, therefore was subject to suit under the ordinary rules of negligence applicable to nongovernmental parties ( see id. at 1627-1628 , citing Turturro v City of New York, 28 NY3d at 478-480 ).

22021–2021
Turturro ex rel. Turturro v. City of New York green
ny · 2016
2 sentences

2021On appeal, the Second Department reversed, finding that the Port Authority was acting in a proprietary capacity in the design and maintenance of the bridge, and, therefore was subject to suit under the ordinary rules of negligence applicable to nongovernmental parties ( see id. at 1627-1628 , citing Turturro v City of New York, 28 NY3d at 478-480 ).

2021On appeal, the Second Department reversed, finding that the Port Authority was acting in a proprietary capacity in the design and maintenance of the bridge, and, therefore was subject to suit under the ordinary rules of negligence applicable to nongovernmental parties ( see id. at 1627-1628 , citing Turturro v City of New York, 28 NY3d at 478-480 ).

22021–2021
McMahon v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 1984
2 sentences

2013Since the judgment in plaintiffs favor was based on an order that had been reversed, the trial court properly vacated the judgment (see CPLR 5015 [a] [5]; McMahon v City of New York, 105 AD2d 101 [1st Dept 1984]).

2013Since the judgment in plaintiffs favor was based on an order that had been reversed, the trial court properly vacated the judgment (see CPLR 5015 [a] [5]; McMahon v City of New York, 105 AD2d 101 [1st Dept 1984]).

22013–2013
Rotz v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 1988
2 sentences

2004(See Bell v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y., 90 NY2d 944, 946 [1997]; Kahane v Marriott Hotel Corp., 249 AD2d at 165 ; Rotz v City of New York, 143 AD2d at 304 .) The court finds that there are triable issues of fact as to the foreseeability of this catastrophic event, warranting denial of the Port Authority’s motion.

2004Whether a risk is foreseeable under particular circumstances has traditionally and soundly been left to the trier of fact to resolve, even where the facts are essentially undisputed. ( See Bell v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y. , 90 NY2d 944, 946 [1997]; Kahane v Marriott Hotel Corp. , 249 AD2d at 165 ; Rotz v City of New York , 143 AD2d at 304 .) The court finds that there are triable issues of fact as to the foreseeability of this catastrophic event, warranting denial of the Port Authority's motion.

22004–2004
Lieberman v. PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW JERSEY green
nj · 1993
2 sentences

2004Auth., 68 NY2d at 170.) The New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in Lieberman v Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. (132 NJ 76, 622 A2d 1295 , supra) is particularly instructive with respect to the Port Authority’s immunity for governmental functions.

2004Auth. , 68 NY2d at 170.) The New Jersey Supreme Court's decision in Lieberman v Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. (132 NJ 76, 622 A2d 1295 , supra ) is particularly instructive with respect to the Port Authority's immunity for governmental functions.

22004–2004
Todorovich v. Columbia University green
nyappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

2004(See Todorovich v Columbia Univ., 245 AD2d at 46 .) The Port Authority’s claim that this bombing was unforeseeable as a matter of law strains credulity.

2004Whether knowledge of prior activities is sufficient to make injuries foreseeable "must depend on the location, nature and extent of those previous criminal activities and their similarity, proximity or other relationship to the crime in question." ( Jacqueline S. v City of New York , 81 NY2d at 295 [citations omitted].) Where ambient crime has infiltrated a landlord's premises, or where the landlord is otherwise on notice of a serious risk of such infiltration, the landlord's duty to protect arises. ( See Todorovich v Columbia Univ ., 245 AD2d at 46 .) The Port Authority's claim that this bomb

22004–2004
Kahane v. Marriott Hotel Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1998
2 sentences

2004(See Bell v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y., 90 NY2d 944, 946 [1997]; Kahane v Marriott Hotel Corp., 249 AD2d at 165 ; Rotz v City of New York, 143 AD2d at 304 .) The court finds that there are triable issues of fact as to the foreseeability of this catastrophic event, warranting denial of the Port Authority’s motion.

2004Whether a risk is foreseeable under particular circumstances has traditionally and soundly been left to the trier of fact to resolve, even where the facts are essentially undisputed. ( See Bell v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y. , 90 NY2d 944, 946 [1997]; Kahane v Marriott Hotel Corp. , 249 AD2d at 165 ; Rotz v City of New York , 143 AD2d at 304 .) The court finds that there are triable issues of fact as to the foreseeability of this catastrophic event, warranting denial of the Port Authority's motion.

22004–2004
Valdez v. City of New York green
ny · 2011
1 sentence

2024The "'common-law doctrine of governmental immunity . . . shield[s] public entities from liability for discretionary actions taken during the performance of governmental functions'" ( Santaiti v Town of Ramapo , 162 AD3d 921 , 928, quoting Valdez v City of New York , 18 NY3d 69, 75-76 ).

12024–2024
Ofulue v. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey green
nyappdiv · 2003
1 sentence

2023Accordingly, the Port Authority's motion to dismiss the complaint should have been denied ( cf. Ofulue v Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. , 307 AD2d 258, 259 ; Lumbermens Mut.

12023–2023
McLaughlin v. 22 New Scotland Avenue, LLC green
nyappdiv · 2015
1 sentence

2022Under the circumstances, the plaintiff failed to demonstrate that the Port Authority and JFK IAT, who have manifestly different defenses to the plaintiff's claim and would not stand or fall together, are united in interest ( see McLaughlin v 22 New Scotland Ave., LLC , 132 AD3d 1190, 1193 ; see also Arsell v Mass One LLC , 73 AD3d 668, 669-670 ; Hilliard v Roc-Newark Assoc. , 287 AD2d 691, 692-693 ).

12022–2022
Hill v. YM/YWHA of Northern Westchester, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2001
1 sentence

2022Under the circumstances, the plaintiff failed to demonstrate that the Port Authority and JFK IAT, who have manifestly different defenses to the plaintiff's claim and would not stand or fall together, are united in interest ( see McLaughlin v 22 New Scotland Ave., LLC , 132 AD3d 1190, 1193 ; see also Arsell v Mass One LLC , 73 AD3d 668, 669-670 ; Hilliard v Roc-Newark Assoc. , 287 AD2d 691, 692-693 ).

12022–2022
Forde v. Vornado Realty Trust green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2017Although the Port Authority, like Schindler, established its prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law (see Vilardi v Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., 145 AD3d at 711 ; Forde v Vornado Realty Trust, 89 AD3d at 679 ), the plaintiffs raised a triable issue of fact as to the applicability of the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur with respect to the Port Authority (see generally Hall v Barist El.

12017–2017
Vilardi v. Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2016
1 sentence

2017Although the Port Authority, like Schindler, established its prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law (see Vilardi v Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., 145 AD3d at 711 ; Forde v Vornado Realty Trust, 89 AD3d at 679 ), the plaintiffs raised a triable issue of fact as to the applicability of the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur with respect to the Port Authority (see generally Hall v Barist El.

12017–2017
Pastrana v. Cutler green
nyappdiv · 2014
2 sentences

2014Accordingly, contrary to the plaintiff’s contention, upon renewal, the Supreme Court properly granted those branches of the Port Authority’s motion which were for summary judgment dismissing the causes of action alleging violations of Labor Law §§ 240 (1) and 241 (6) insofar as asserted against it. *536 Furthermore, the Supreme Court properly determined that, pursuant to the law-of-the-case doctrine, it was appropriate, upon renewal, to grant those branches of the motion of the defendant Zano Industries, Inc., which were for summary judgment dismissing the causes of action alleging violations

2014Although, pursuant to the law-of-the-case doctrine, this Court is not bound by the Supreme Court’s prior determination, under the circumstances presented here, we decline to disturb the Supreme Court’s invocation of that doctrine (see Pastrana v Cutler, 115 AD3d 725 [2014]; Romagnolo v Pandolfini, 75 AD3d at 634 ).

12014–2014
Schoenfeld v. Shonfeld neutral
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2014Therefore, his motion, although denominated as one for leave to renew, was, in actuality, one for leave to reargue, the denial of which is not appealable (see Poulard v Judkins, 102 AD3d 665, 665 [2013]; Strunk v Revenge Cab Corp., 98 AD3d 1030, 1031 [2012]; Schoenfeld v Shonfeld, 266 AD2d 449 [1999]).

12014–2014
Nash v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey green
nyappdiv · 2013
1 sentence

2013A divided Appellate Division affirmed, with the majority holding that Supreme Court “did not abuse its discretion by vacating [Nash’s] final judgment,” given this Court’s determination in Ruiz ( 102 AD3d 420 , 421 [1st Dept 2013]).

12013–2013
In re World Trade Center Bombing Litigation green
nysupct · 2004
12004–2004
Tripee v. Port of New York Authority green
ny · 1964
12004–2004
Basso v. Miller green
ny · 1976
12004–2004
Nallan v. Helmsley-Spear, Inc. green
ny · 1980
12004–2004
Kush v. City of Buffalo green
ny · 1983
12004–2004
Love v. Port Authority green
nyappdiv · 1990
12003–2003
D'Orlando v. Port Authority of NY & NJ green
nyappdiv · 1998
12003–2003
L.I.R. Management Corp. v. Mid-City Associates green
nyappdiv · 1992
12001–2001
Velazquez v. Tyler Graphics, Ltd. green
nyappdiv · 1995
11998–1998
Stark v. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey green
nyappdiv · 1996
11998–1998
Phoenix Garden Restaurant, Inc. v. Chu green
nyappdiv · 1997
11998–1998
Urena v. New York City Transit Authority green
nyappdiv · 1998
11998–1998
Lopez v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 1998
11998–1998
Romano v. Browne neutral
nyappdiv · 1992
11994–1994
O'Neill v. City of Port Jervis green
ny · 1930
11988–1988
Urquhart v. . City of Ogdensburg green
ny · 1883
11988–1988
Bush Terminal Co. v. City of New York green
ny · 1940
11964–1964
Hassan v. Magistrates' Court green
nysupct · 1959
11961–1961
Lewis v. Goldstein neutral
nyappdiv · 1952
11961–1961
Lewis v. Goldstein neutral
ny · 1952
11961–1961
Admiral Realty Co. v. . City of New York green
· 1912
11958–1958

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NY 27 (1958–2025) NJ 6 (1993–2013) TX 2 (1993–2015)

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