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Doe defendant in New York

22 New York opinions name it 4 courts 2012–2026 9 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Vig v. New York Hairspray Co.green
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024
2 sentences

2024Applying the lenient notice-pleading standard afforded to discrimination claims ( Vig v New York Hairspray Co., L.P. , 67 AD3d 140, 145 [1st Dept 2009]), plaintiff alleged that he was subjected to race discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law (State HRL) (Executive Law § 296) and New York City Human Rights Law (Administrative Code of City of NY § 8-107).

2023Applying the lenient notice-pleading standard afforded to discrimination claims ( Vig v New York Hairspray Co., L.P. , 67 AD3d 140, 145 [1st Dept 2009]), plaintiff alleged that he was subjected to race discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law (State HRL) (Executive Law § 296) and New York City Human Rights Law (Administrative Code of City of NY § 8-107).

33
Rosado v. Phipps Houses Services, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Servs., LLC, 99 AD3d 448 , 450 [1st Dept 2012]; Rosado v Phipps Houses Servs., Inc., 93 AD3d 597, 597 [1st Dept 2012]).

2013Servs., LLC, 99 AD3d 448 , 450 [1st Dept 2012]; Rosado v Phipps Houses Servs., Inc., 93 AD3d 597, 597 [1st Dept 2012]).

22
Pratt v. Robinsongreen
ny · 1976 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013A school’s duty to supervise the students in its charge arises from its physical custody over them (see Pratt v Robinson, 39 NY2d 554, 560 [1976]).

2013A school’s duty to supervise the students in its charge arises from its physical custody over them (see Pratt v Robinson, 39 NY2d 554, 560 [1976]).

22
Shor v. Touch-N-Go Farms, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012“To establish a cause of action based on negligent hiring, negligent retention, or negligent supervision, it must be shown that the employer knew or should have known of the employee’s propensity for the conduct which caused the injury” (Shor v Touch-N-Go Farms, Inc., 89 AD3d 830, 831 [2011]; see Jackson v New York Univ.

2012“To establish a cause of action based on negligent hiring, negligent retention, or negligent supervision, it must be shown that the employer knew or should have known of the employee’s propensity for the conduct which caused the injury” (Shor v Touch-N-Go Farms, Inc., 89 AD3d 830, 831 [2011]; see Jackson v New York Univ.

22
Doe v. Whitneygreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012The DOE defendants failed to establish, prima facie, that they were not negligent in hiring Hammond, since they submitted no evidence as to the specific circumstances of his hiring (cf. Doe u Whitney, 8 AD3d 610, 612 [2004]).

2012The DOE defendants failed to establish, prima facie, that they were not negligent in hiring Hammond, since they submitted no evidence as to the specific circumstances of his hiring (cf. Doe u Whitney, 8 AD3d 610, 612 [2004]).

22
A.S. v. Erie Countygreen
nyappdiv · 2023 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Indeed, the description of the Doe defendants here is virtually identical to the one we deemed sufficient in A.S. v Erie County ( 219 AD3d 1694, 1695 [4th Dept 2023]).

2025Second, plaintiff made a diligent inquiry and genuine efforts to ascertain the identity of CFS prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations ( see id. ).

11
Matter of Rivera v. New York City Dept. of Sanitationgreen
nyappdiv · 2016 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018The court providently exercised its discretion in vacating DOE's default based on law office failure ( see Matter of Rivera v New York City Dept. of Sanitation , 142 AD3d 463, 464 [1st Dept 2016]).

11
Henderson-Jones v. City of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Opiela v. May Industries Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Rivera v. Pioneer Futures, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Plaintiff proceeded against the Doe defendants without naming them as is permitted as long as he is unaware of their identities (CPLR 1024) and demonstrates due diligence in ascertaining their identities (Henderson-Jones v City of New York, 87 AD3d 498, 506 [1st Dept 2011]; Goldberg v Boatmax:/ /, Inc., 41 AD3d 255, 256 [1st Dept 2007]; Opiela v May Indus.

11
Oak Beach Inn Corp. v. Babylon Beacon, Inc.green
ny · 1984 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
In re Cohengreen
nysupct · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Dendrite Intern., Inc. v. Doe No. 3green
njsuperctappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Ferraro v. New York City Department of Education green
nyappdiv · 2014
2 sentences

2021The court next dismissed plaintiff's claims against the individual defendants, stating that his remaining allegations amounted to no more than "intermittent conduct that is not actionable." This Court reversed and remanded, ruling that the allegations in the complaint, if proven, would constitute "a single continuing pattern of unlawful conduct extending into the one-year period immediately preceding the filing of the complaint" ( Ferraro v New York City Dept. of Educ., 115 AD3d 497 , 497-98 [1st Dept 2014]).

2021The court next dismissed plaintiff's claims against the individual defendants, stating that his remaining allegations amounted to no more than "intermittent conduct that is not actionable." This Court reversed and remanded, ruling that the allegations in the complaint, if proven, would constitute "a single continuing pattern of unlawful conduct extending into the one-year period immediately preceding the filing of the complaint" ( Ferraro v New York City Dept. of Educ., 115 AD3d 497 , 497-98 [1st Dept 2014]).

22021–2021
Begley v. City of New York green
nysupct · 2010
2 sentences

2013The Supreme Court (Aliotta, J.) granted the DOE’s motion in its entirety, concluding that it could not be held liable on a negligent supervision theory because Jonathan was not in its physical custody at the time of his injury, and that it could not be held vicariously liable for Timothy’s alleged negligence because she was an independent service provider ( 29 Misc 3d 579 [2010]).

2013VI In an order dated May 24, 2010, the Supreme Court granted the DOE’s motion for summary judgment in its entirety ( 29 Misc 3d 579 [2010]).

22013–2013
Dabbagh v. Newmark Knight Frank Global Management Services, LLC neutral
nyappdiv · 2012
2 sentences

2013Servs., LLC, 99 AD3d 448 , 450 [1st Dept 2012]; Rosado v Phipps Houses Servs., Inc., 93 AD3d 597, 597 [1st Dept 2012]).

2013Servs., LLC, 99 AD3d 448 , 450 [1st Dept 2012]; Rosado v Phipps Houses Servs., Inc., 93 AD3d 597, 597 [1st Dept 2012]).

22013–2013
Nizen-Jacobellis v. Lindenhurst Union Free Sch. Dist. green
nyappdiv · 2021
2 sentences

2026Significantly, the deposition testimony of the school employees, including regarding their failure to prepare an individual safety plan for J.A., failed to eliminate triable issues of fact concerning whether the DOE defendants took adequate steps to supervise the plaintiff and prevent the incidents that led to J.A.'s injuries (<i>see</i> <i>Sclafani v Young Adult Institute, Inc.</i>, 240 AD3d at 818; <i>J.S. v Ramapo</i>, 205 AD3d at 949; <i>Nizen-Jacobellis v Lindenhurst Union Free School District</i>, 191 AD3d at 1008 ).

2026Significantly, the deposition testimony of the school employees, including regarding their failure to prepare an individual safety plan for J.A., failed to eliminate triable issues of fact concerning whether the DOE defendants took adequate steps to supervise the plaintiff and prevent the incidents that led to J.A.'s injuries (<i>see</i> <i>Sclafani v Young Adult Institute, Inc.</i>, 240 AD3d at 818; <i>J.S. v Ramapo</i>, 205 AD3d at 949; <i>Nizen-Jacobellis v Lindenhurst Union Free School District</i>, 191 AD3d at 1008 ).

12026–2026
Mei Kay Chan v. City of Yonkers green
nyappdiv · 2006
1 sentence

2026The Adequate Supervision of J.A.</i></p> <p>In examining the question of whether J.A. was adequately supervised, that determination "'depends largely on the circumstances attending the event'" (<i>Sclafani v Young Adult Inst., Inc</i>., 240 AD3d 816 , 817 [internal quotation marks omitted], quoting <i>Mei Kay Chan v City of Yonkers</i>, 34 AD3d 540, 541 ).

12026–2026
RT ex rel. Toscione v. Three Village Central School District green
nyappdiv · 2017
2 sentences

2026Moreover, there is no evidence in the record demonstrating that the DOE defendants consequated the students allegedly harassing J.A. in an effort to stop their pattern of harassing and assaultive behavior, other than Cineus stating that she spoke to all of the students in J.A.'s classes and asked them to be kind to one another.</p> <p>Under these circumstances, the DOE defendants failed to establish that any lack of supervision on their part was not a proximate cause of J.A.'s injuries (<i>see</i> <i>RT v Three Village School Central School District</i>, 153 AD3d 747 ).

2026Moreover, there is no evidence in the record demonstrating that the DOE defendants consequated the students allegedly harassing J.A. in an effort to stop their pattern of harassing and assaultive behavior, other than Cineus stating that she spoke to all of the students in J.A.'s classes and asked them to be kind to one another.</p> <p>Under these circumstances, the DOE defendants failed to establish that any lack of supervision on their part was not a proximate cause of J.A.'s injuries (<i>see</i> <i>RT v Three Village School Central School District</i>, 153 AD3d 747 ).

12026–2026
Alvarez v. Prospect Hospital green
ny · 1986
2 sentences

2026Since the DOE defendants failed to demonstrate their prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law dismissing the complaint insofar as asserted against them based on lack of notice, this Court need not consider the sufficiency of the plaintiffs' submission in opposition (<i>see Alvarez v Prospect Hosp.</i>, 68 NY2d 320, 324-325 ).</p> <p><i>2.

2026Instead, the evidence indicates that despite their notice and knowledge, employees of the DOE defendants were indifferent to the harassment that J.A. was enduring, describing the incidents as merely the type that happen constantly at a middle school and testifying that they did not believe J.A.'s safety was at risk.</p> <p>Given that the DOE defendants failed to demonstrate their prima facie entitlement to <span>[*8]</span>judgment as a matter of law dismissing the complaint insofar as asserted against them based on a showing that they provided J.A. with adequate supervision, this Court need n

12026–2026
In re Melinda D. green
nyappdiv · 2006
1 sentence

2025Plaintiff’s claims against Defendants Doe for failure to provide an offering plan and failure to be incorporated “The mootness doctrine precludes courts from considering questions which, although once active, have become academic by the passage of time or by a change in circumstances.” In re Melinda D., 31 A.D.3d 24 (2d Dept. 2006).

12025–2025
85-87 Pitt Street, LLC v. 85-87 Pitt Street Realty Corp. green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2022Fund , 83 AD3d 446, 446-447 ).

12022–2022
People v. Plummer green
nyappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2022As Cardinale effectively concedes in her appellate brief: "proof of [actual] delegations" from the Chancellor to the principal of Cardinale's school would not be relevant in this case because that issue "was never disputed." Indeed, Cardinale acknowledges on appeal that "[t]he issue was never whether the Chancellor and/or [subordinates] had properly delegated [the] authority." Under the circumstances, in the absence of any cognizable basis for relief asserted in the petition ( see CPLR 7511[b]), the court should have granted the DOE's motion pursuant to CPLR 404(a) and 3211(a)(7) to dismiss th

12022–2022
Matter of DeVera v. Elia green
ny · 2018
1 sentence

2018The Charter Schools' Challenge to DOE Oversight Three Success Academy charter schools applied and were approved for inclusion in the DOE's consolidated program for the{**32 NY3d at 449} 2015-2016 school year, subject to completion and registration of the DOE contract, as providers of 72 pre-k seats. [FN10] Success Academy failed to sign the contracts but commenced the pre-k programs, despite the DOE's warnings that it could not guarantee payment without a signed contract registered with the State Comptroller, and that Success Academy was operating "at [its] own risk." When the DOE denied reimb

12018–2018
MacBeth v. New York Racing Ass'n neutral
nyappdiv · 1988
1 sentence

2018Corp ., 134 AD3d 792, 793 ), the complaint fails to state a cause of action sounding in fraud, as the plaintiffs do not allege that the DOE defendants made any false representation of fact to them upon which they relied to their detriment ( see Swartz v Swartz , 145 AD3d 818 ; MacBeth v New York Racing Assn ., 141 AD2d 805, 806 ; Ginsburg Dev.

12018–2018
Raach v. SLSJET Management Corp. green
nyappdiv · 2015
1 sentence

2018Corp ., 134 AD3d 792, 793 ), the complaint fails to state a cause of action sounding in fraud, as the plaintiffs do not allege that the DOE defendants made any false representation of fact to them upon which they relied to their detriment ( see Swartz v Swartz , 145 AD3d 818 ; MacBeth v New York Racing Assn ., 141 AD2d 805, 806 ; Ginsburg Dev.

12018–2018
Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC v. Carbone green
nyappdiv · 2015
1 sentence

2018Cos., LLC v Carbone , 134 AD3d 890, 892 ; Mariano v Fiorvante , 118 AD3d 961 ).

12018–2018
Mariano v. Fiorvante green
nyappdiv · 2014
1 sentence

2018Cos., LLC v Carbone , 134 AD3d 890, 892 ; Mariano v Fiorvante , 118 AD3d 961 ).

12018–2018
McDonald v. Sunstone Associates green
nyappdiv · 2007
1 sentence

2018We also agree with the Supreme Court's denial of the subject branch of Child Center's cross motion ( see McDonald v Sunstone Assoc ., 39 AD3d 603, 605 ).

12018–2018
Pratt v. Ocean Medical Care, P. C. green
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

2018Care , 236 AD2d 380, 381 ).

12018–2018
H & R Recruiters, Inc. v. Kirkpatrick green
nyappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

2018The DOE defendants' own submissions in support of their motion for summary judgment raised a triable issue of fact as to whether the DOE took the appropriate measures to evaluate Denice's employment and fitness at the time he was allowed to intern at the school ( see Giangrasso v Association for Help of Retarded Children , 243 AD2d 680 ; Pratt v Ocean Med.

2018The DOE defendants' own submissions in support of their motion for summary judgment raised a triable issue of fact as to whether the DOE took the appropriate measures to evaluate Denice's employment and fitness at the time he was allowed to intern at the school ( see Giangrasso v Association for Help of Retarded Children , 243 AD2d 680 ; Pratt v Ocean Med.

12018–2018
Matter of Clarke v. New York City Dept. of Educ. neutral
nyappdiv · 2016
1 sentence

2018However, in an order dated November 15, 2016, the Appellate Division, First Department, reversed, reinstated the arbitration award, and remitted the matter to the Supreme Court to provide the DOE defendants with the opportunity to serve and file an answer pursuant to CPLR 404(a), in which it may address allegations that, inter alia, "the arbitration award was procured through fraud or misconduct" ( Matter of Clarke v New York City Dept. of Educ ., 144 AD3d 500 ).

12018–2018
Chtchannikova v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 2016
2 sentences

2018The timely filing of a notice of claim upon the DOE defendants within 90 days of the accrual date of the causes of action was a prerequisite condition to commencing this plenary action against them ( see Education Law § 3813[2]; General Municipal Law § 50-e; Chtchannikova v City of New York , 138 AD3d 908 ; Quinn v Wallkill Cent.

2018Under these circumstances, we agree with the Supreme Court's determination granting that branch of the defendants' motion which was to dismiss the causes of action sounding in fraud insofar as asserted against the DOE defendants ( see Chtchannikova v City of New York , 138 AD3d 908 ).

12018–2018
Swartz v. Swartz green
nyappdiv · 2016
1 sentence

2018Corp ., 134 AD3d 792, 793 ), the complaint fails to state a cause of action sounding in fraud, as the plaintiffs do not allege that the DOE defendants made any false representation of fact to them upon which they relied to their detriment ( see Swartz v Swartz , 145 AD3d 818 ; MacBeth v New York Racing Assn ., 141 AD2d 805, 806 ; Ginsburg Dev.

12018–2018
Tucker v. Lorieo green
nyappdiv · 2002
1 sentence

2015Corp., 10 AD3d 340, 341 [1st Dept 2004]; Tucker v Lorieo, 291 AD2d 261 [1st Dept 2002]).

12015–2015
Kahn v. New York City Department of Education green
nyappdiv · 2010
12012–2012
Greenbaum v. Google, Inc. green
nysupct · 2007
12012–2012
America Online, Inc. v. Anonymous Publicly Traded Co. green
va · 2001
12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NY § N.Y. Executive Law § 296 (5) NY § N.Y. Education Law § 3813 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 197 (1960–2026) MA 29 (1996–2026) NY 22 (2012–2026) NJ 17 (1986–2025) ID 15 (1989–2025) HI 12 (1982–2025) NV 10 (1991–2020) GA 9 (1996–2024) TX 9 (1999–2024) SC 8 (1999–2021) WI 7 (1983–2024) IL 6 (2009–2025) MO 6 (2007–2024) AZ 6 (2007–2025) OH 4 (2002–2024) FL 4 (1998–2015) MD 4 (2009–2018) IA 4 (2004–2018) ME 4 (2008–2025) PA 3 (2007–2024) DC 3 (1990–2008) DE 3 (2018–2025) WV 2 (2001–2017) SD 2 (1999–2003) MS 2 (2008–2010) WA 2 (1994–2017) IN 2 (1998–2003) NH 2 (2004–2016) NE 2 (2022–2022)

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