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liberty motion in New York

20 New York opinions name it 6 courts 1940–2024 2 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Zuckerman v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1980 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2013
2 sentences

2013A party moving for summary judgment bears the initial burden of affirmatively establishing its entitlement to judgment as a matter of law (see Zuckerman v City of New York, 49 NY2d 557, 562 [1980]).

2009In opposition to Liberty’s motion and in sup port of its cross motion for summary judgment, the plaintiffs failed to raise a triable issue of fact or establish their prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, respectively, so as to preclude the award of summary judgment to Liberty (see Zuckerman v City of New York, 49 NY2d 557, 562 [1980]).

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Trent v. Jacksongreen
nyappdiv · 2015 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022There are thus common questions of law and fact between plaintiff's and Liberty's claims ( see CPLR 1013), Liberty has "a real and substantial interest in the outcome of the proceedings" ( Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, NY v Christ the King Regional High Sch. , 164 AD3d at 1396 [internal quotation mark omitted]; see Trent v Jackson , 129 AD3d 1062, 1062 [2015]), and plaintiff has not objected to Liberty's motion to intervene.

2022There are thus common questions of law and fact between plaintiff's and Liberty's claims ( see CPLR 1013), Liberty has "a real and substantial interest in the outcome of the proceedings" ( Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, NY v Christ the King Regional High Sch. , 164 AD3d at 1396 [internal quotation mark omitted]; see Trent v Jackson , 129 AD3d 1062, 1062 [2015]), and plaintiff has not objected to Liberty's motion to intervene.

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Lanza v. Wagnergreen
ny · 1962 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Since this is, in part, a declaratory judgment action, we remit the matter to the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, for the entry of a judgment, inter alia, declaring that Liberty is not obligated to provide coverage for the loss sustained by the plaintiffs pursuant to the homeowners insurance policy issued by it (see Lanza v Wagner, 11 NY2d 317, 334 [1962], appeal dismissed 371 US 74 [1962], cert denied 371 US 901 [1962]).

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Kaczmarski v. Suddabygreen
ny · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Accordingly, limiting our review to the issues raised in appellants’ briefs, it is evident that Liberty’s claim for part of whatever plaintiffs might recover “arises out of the same occurrence that gave rise to plaintiffs’ claim . . . and is similar enough to plaintiffs’ claim that defendant was thereby placed on notice of [the insurer]’s claim” (Omiatek v Marine Midland Bank, N.A., 9 AD3d 831, 831-832 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]; see also Kaczmarski v Suddaby, 9 AD3d 847, 848 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]).

2007Accordingly, limiting our review to the issues raised in appellants’ briefs, it is evident that Liberty’s claim for part of whatever plaintiffs might recover “arises out of the same occurrence that gave rise to plaintiffs’ claim . . . and is similar enough to plaintiffs’ claim that defendant was thereby placed on notice of [the insurer]’s claim” (Omiatek v Marine Midland Bank, N.A., 9 AD3d 831, 831-832 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]; see also Kaczmarski v Suddaby, 9 AD3d 847, 848 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]).

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Nobiletti v. Zunic Landscape, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Here, there is evidence that Liberty exercised a sufficient degree of direction and control over the timing and method of decedent’s delivery of the newspapers such that the Board’s finding of an employment relationship must stand (see Matter of Paolucci v Capital Newspapers, 229 AD2d 751, 752 [1996]; Matter of Pittman v Poughkeepsie Journal, 140 AD2d 779, 780 [1988]).

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Claim of Paolucci v. Capital Newspapersgreen
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Here, there is evidence that Liberty exercised a sufficient degree of direction and control over the timing and method of decedent’s delivery of the newspapers such that the Board’s finding of an employment relationship must stand (see Matter of Paolucci v Capital Newspapers, 229 AD2d 751, 752 [1996]; Matter of Pittman v Poughkeepsie Journal, 140 AD2d 779, 780 [1988]).

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Omiatek v. Marine Midland Bank, N.A.green
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Accordingly, limiting our review to the issues raised in appellants’ briefs, it is evident that Liberty’s claim for part of whatever plaintiffs might recover “arises out of the same occurrence that gave rise to plaintiffs’ claim . . . and is similar enough to plaintiffs’ claim that defendant was thereby placed on notice of [the insurer]’s claim” (Omiatek v Marine Midland Bank, N.A., 9 AD3d 831, 831-832 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]; see also Kaczmarski v Suddaby, 9 AD3d 847, 848 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]).

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Kaczmarski v. Suddabygreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Accordingly, limiting our review to the issues raised in appellants’ briefs, it is evident that Liberty’s claim for part of whatever plaintiffs might recover “arises out of the same occurrence that gave rise to plaintiffs’ claim . . . and is similar enough to plaintiffs’ claim that defendant was thereby placed on notice of [the insurer]’s claim” (Omiatek v Marine Midland Bank, N.A., 9 AD3d 831, 831-832 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]; see also Kaczmarski v Suddaby, 9 AD3d 847, 848 [2004], appeal dismissed 3 NY3d 738 [2004]).

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Claim of Wald v. Avalon Partners, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Turning to Liberty’s claim that decedent was merely an independent contractor and not its employee, we note that whether an employer-employee relationship exists is a factual issue left for resolution by the Board and we must uphold its determination in that regard if it is supported by substantial evidence (see Matter of Scimeca v American Overseas Express Intl., Inc., 27 AD3d 981, 982 [2006], lv denied 7 NY3d 707 [2006]; Matter of Wald v Avalon Partners, Inc., 23 AD3d 820, 820 [2005]).

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Claim of Scimeca v. American Overseas Express International, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Turning to Liberty’s claim that decedent was merely an independent contractor and not its employee, we note that whether an employer-employee relationship exists is a factual issue left for resolution by the Board and we must uphold its determination in that regard if it is supported by substantial evidence (see Matter of Scimeca v American Overseas Express Intl., Inc., 27 AD3d 981, 982 [2006], lv denied 7 NY3d 707 [2006]; Matter of Wald v Avalon Partners, Inc., 23 AD3d 820, 820 [2005]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Kidalso Gas Corp. v. Lancer Insurance green
nyappdiv · 2005
2 sentences

2016Co. , 21 AD3d at 781 ).

2016Co. , 21 AD3d at 781 ).

22016–2016
People v. Mota green
nyappdiv · 2004
2 sentences

2013Liberty persuasively argues that this Court’s decision in Linarello v City Univ. of N.Y. ( 6 AD3d 192 [1st Dept 2004]) requires that there be an express written agreement between Ferrara and Green for Green to be an additional insured (id. at 195).

2013Liberty persuasively argues that this Court’s decision in Linarello v City Univ. of N.Y. ( 6 AD3d 192 [1st Dept 2004]) requires that there be an express written agreement between Ferrara and Green for Green to be an additional insured (id. at 195).

22013–2013
Alvarez v. Prospect Hospital green
ny · 1986
2 sentences

2013As Liberty failed to meet its prima facie burden with regard to any of the causes of action contained in the complaint, the Supreme Court properly denied Liberty’s motion, without regard to the sufficiency of the papers offered in opposition (see Alvarez v Prospect Hosp., 68 NY2d 320 [1986]; Winegrad v New York Univ.

2013As Liberty failed to meet its prima facie burden with regard to any of the causes of action contained in the complaint, the Supreme Court properly denied Liberty’s motion, without regard to the sufficiency of the papers offered in opposition (see Alvarez v Prospect Hosp., 68 NY2d 320 [1986]; Winegrad v New York Univ.

22013–2013
McMahon v. State green
nyclaimsct · 1940
2 sentences

1965(Vide Gielski v. State of New York, 3 Misc 2d 578; McMahon v. State of New York, 173 Misc. 1004 , affd. 261 App. Div. 879 ; also Haas v. Brown, 282 App. Div. 916 .) The third-party defendant cannot be prejudiced by the exercise of this discretion since it actively participated in the trial and offered proof to substantiate its claimed defense of prejudice.

1956(McMahon v. State of New York, 173 Misc. 1004 , affd. 261 App. Div. 879 .) The circumstances of this case together with the purpose of the enactment of subdivision 5 of section 10 of the Court of Claims Act require that the claimant be allowed to file his claim.

21956–1965
Cuyler v. Levine neutral
nyappdiv · 1941
2 sentences

1965(Vide Gielski v. State of New York, 3 Misc 2d 578; McMahon v. State of New York, 173 Misc. 1004 , affd. 261 App. Div. 879 ; also Haas v. Brown, 282 App. Div. 916 .) The third-party defendant cannot be prejudiced by the exercise of this discretion since it actively participated in the trial and offered proof to substantiate its claimed defense of prejudice.

1956(McMahon v. State of New York, 173 Misc. 1004 , affd. 261 App. Div. 879 .) The circumstances of this case together with the purpose of the enactment of subdivision 5 of section 10 of the Court of Claims Act require that the claimant be allowed to file his claim.

21956–1965
Centro Empresarial Cempresa S.A. v. América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. green
ny · 2011
1 sentence

2024Liberty appeals. "'Generally, a valid release constitutes a complete bar to an action on a claim which is the subject of the release'" ( Wei Qiang Huang v Llerena-Salazar , 222 AD3d 1033 , 1033, quoting Centro Empresarial Cempresa S.A. v América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. , 17 NY3d 269, 276 ).

12024–2024
Gilbane Bldg. Co./TDX Constr. Corp. v. St. Paul Fire & Mar. Ins. Co. green
nyappdiv · 2016
2 sentences

2018The Appellate Division subsequently reversed, granting Liberty's motion ( 143 A.D.3d 146 , 38 N.Y.S.3d 1 [2016] ).

2018The Appellate Division subsequently reversed, granting Liberty's motion ( 143 A.D.3d 146 , 38 N.Y.S.3d 1 [2016] ).

12018–2018
Vargas v. City of Yonkers green
nyappdiv · 2009
1 sentence

2016The record established that Liberty granted plaintiff an adjournment of the hearing, did not set a subsequent date, and never sought to reschedule the hearing (see Belton v Liberty Lines Tr., 3 AD3d 334 [1st Dept 2004]; Vargas v City of Yonkers, 65 AD3d 585 [2d Dept 2009]).

12016–2016
Belton v. Liberty Lines Transit, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2004
1 sentence

2016The record established that Liberty granted plaintiff an adjournment of the hearing, did not set a subsequent date, and never sought to reschedule the hearing (see Belton v Liberty Lines Tr., 3 AD3d 334 [1st Dept 2004]; Vargas v City of Yonkers, 65 AD3d 585 [2d Dept 2009]).

12016–2016
Lanza v. Wagner green
scotus · 1962
1 sentence

2009Since this is, in part, a declaratory judgment action, we remit the matter to the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, for the entry of a judgment, inter alia, declaring that Liberty is not obligated to provide coverage for the loss sustained by the plaintiffs pursuant to the homeowners insurance policy issued by it (see Lanza v Wagner, 11 NY2d 317, 334 [1962], appeal dismissed 371 US 74 [1962], cert denied 371 US 901 [1962]).

12009–2009
Lanza v. Wagner green
scotus · 1962
1 sentence

2009Since this is, in part, a declaratory judgment action, we remit the matter to the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, for the entry of a judgment, inter alia, declaring that Liberty is not obligated to provide coverage for the loss sustained by the plaintiffs pursuant to the homeowners insurance policy issued by it (see Lanza v Wagner, 11 NY2d 317, 334 [1962], appeal dismissed 371 US 74 [1962], cert denied 371 US 901 [1962]).

12009–2009
Chelsea Associates, LLC v. Laquila-Pinnacle green
nyappdiv · 2005
1 sentence

2006Rayano, the supervisor of the plumbing contractor, was led to the construction area where the frozen pipe was located by the same Turner employee who specifically directed him to immediately inspect the pipe as it was flooding the school (see Chelsea Assoc., LLC v Laquila-Pinnacle, supra; Turner Constr.

12006–2006
Claim of Druziak v. Town of Amsterdam green
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

2003Further, the Board’s reliance on Matter of Druziak v Town of Amsterdam, Cranesville Fire Dept. ( 209 AD2d 870 , lv denied 85 NY2d 809 ) — to find Liberty to be the proper carrier for the 1996 claim due to its payment of medical bills submitted and its failure to check its own files — is misplaced.

12003–2003
Greenwood v. Shearson green
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

1999The alleged violations of OSHA standards cited by plaintiffs do not provide a basis for liability under Labor Law § 241 (6) (see, Greenwood v Shearson, Lehman & Hutton, 238 AD2d 311, 313 ; Williams v White Haven Mem.

11999–1999
Cappetta v. State green
fladistctapp · 1967
1 sentence

1974Maldonado v. Denno, 348 F. 2d 12 , supra [the Sixth Amendment and the Fifth Amendment due process right to essential fairness]; Cappetta v. State, 204 So. 2d 913 [Fla.] [Sixth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment due process clause] with Juelich v. United States, 342 F. 2d 29 [the right to a fair trial demands representation by counsel]).

11974–1974
Adams v. United States Ex Rel. McCann green
scotus · 1943
1 sentence

1974McCann, 317 U. S. 269 [correlative right of the Sixth Amendment right to counsel]; United States v. Plattner, 330 F. 2d 271 [implicit in Sixth Amendment rights, and protected under the liberty clause of the Fifth Amendment due process]; compare United States ex rel.

11974–1974
United States v. Raphael Plattner green
ca2 · 1964
1 sentence

1974McCann, 317 U. S. 269 [correlative right of the Sixth Amendment right to counsel]; United States v. Plattner, 330 F. 2d 271 [implicit in Sixth Amendment rights, and protected under the liberty clause of the Fifth Amendment due process]; compare United States ex rel.

11974–1974
Herbert E. Juelich v. United States green
ca5 · 1965
1 sentence

1974Maldonado v. Denno, 348 F. 2d 12 , supra [the Sixth Amendment and the Fifth Amendment due process right to essential fairness]; Cappetta v. State, 204 So. 2d 913 [Fla.] [Sixth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment due process clause] with Juelich v. United States, 342 F. 2d 29 [the right to a fair trial demands representation by counsel]).

11974–1974
cluster 268535 green
ca2 · 1965
1 sentence

1974Maldonado v. Denno, 348 F. 2d 12 , supra [the Sixth Amendment and the Fifth Amendment due process right to essential fairness]; Cappetta v. State, 204 So. 2d 913 [Fla.] [Sixth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment due process clause] with Juelich v. United States, 342 F. 2d 29 [the right to a fair trial demands representation by counsel]).

11974–1974
Gielski v. State neutral
nyclaimsct · 1956
11965–1965
Gorlin v. Master Contracting Corp. neutral
nysupct · 1958
11965–1965
Cochran v. Hughes green
nyappdiv · 1953
1 sentence

1965(Vide Gielski v. State of New York, 3 Misc 2d 578; McMahon v. State of New York, 173 Misc. 1004 , affd. 261 App. Div. 879 ; also Haas v. Brown, 282 App. Div. 916 .) The third-party defendant cannot be prejudiced by the exercise of this discretion since it actively participated in the trial and offered proof to substantiate its claimed defense of prejudice.

11965–1965
In re Salven green
nyappdiv · 1937
11956–1956
Osborn v. Bank of United States green
scotus · 1824
11940–1940

Where else courts name it

NY 20 (1940–2024) TX 10 (1985–2021) PA 7 (1970–2019) AZ 7 (1957–2021) MN 6 (1965–2016) CA 6 (1970–2025) AL 6 (1962–2012) KY 4 (1964–2017) OR 4 (1979–2021) ME 3 (2001–2012) MA 3 (2002–2004) MO 2 (2012–2015) WA 2 (2003–2003) MI 2 (1912–2019) TN 2 (1998–2016) IL 2 (1995–2019) CT 2 (1986–1995) NC 2 (1888–1944) MD 2 (1905–1999) OH 2 (2004–2007) NJ 2 (1997–2012) IN 2 (1987–1992) VA 2 (2000–2001)

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