129 New York opinions name it 13 courts 1848–2026 14 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.
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Ehlinger v. Ruberti, Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.green2 sentences2012Inasmuch as defendants failed to shift the burden to plaintiff to demonstrate a departure from the standard of care, the motion for summary judgment should have been denied (see Suppiah v Kalish, 76 AD3d 829 , 832 [2010]; Ehlinger v Ruberti, Girvin & Ferlazzo, 304 AD2d at 927; Estate of Nevelson v Carro, Spanbock, Raster & Cuiffo, 259 AD2d 282, 284 [1999]). 2012Inasmuch as defendants failed to shift the burden to plaintiff to demonstrate a departure from the standard of care, the motion for summary judgment should have been denied (see Suppiah v Kalish, 76 AD3d 829 , 832 [2010]; Ehlinger v Ruberti, Girvin & Ferlazzo, 304 AD2d at 927; Estate of Nevelson v Carro, Spanbock, Raster & Cuiffo, 259 AD2d 282, 284 [1999]). | 2 | 3 |
James v. Wormuthgreen2 sentences2023"In a medical malpractice action, the plaintiff must show that the defendant 'deviated from acceptable medical practice, and that such deviation was a proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury'"( Mazella v Beals , 27 NY3d 694, 705 [2016], quoting James v Wormuth , 21 NY3d 540, 545 [2013]). 2023"In a medical malpractice action, the plaintiff must show that the defendant 'deviated from acceptable medical practice, and that such deviation was a proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury'"( Mazella v Beals , 27 NY3d 694, 705 [2016], quoting James v Wormuth , 21 NY3d 540, 545 [2013]). | 2 | 2 |
Janice Mazella v. William Beals, M.D.green2 sentences2023"In a medical malpractice action, the plaintiff must show that the defendant 'deviated from acceptable medical practice, and that such deviation was a proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury'"( Mazella v Beals , 27 NY3d 694, 705 [2016], quoting James v Wormuth , 21 NY3d 540, 545 [2013]). 2023"In a medical malpractice action, the plaintiff must show that the defendant 'deviated from acceptable medical practice, and that such deviation was a proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury'"( Mazella v Beals , 27 NY3d 694, 705 [2016], quoting James v Wormuth , 21 NY3d 540, 545 [2013]). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Connollygreen2 sentences2012Inasmuch as defendants failed to shift the burden to plaintiff to demonstrate a departure from the standard of care, the motion for summary judgment should have been denied (see Suppiah v Kalish, 76 AD3d 829 , 832 [2010]; Ehlinger v Ruberti, Girvin & Ferlazzo, 304 AD2d at 927; Estate of Nevelson v Carro, Spanbock, Raster & Cuiffo, 259 AD2d 282, 284 [1999]). 2012Inasmuch as defendants failed to shift the burden to plaintiff to demonstrate a departure from the standard of care, the motion for summary judgment should have been denied (see Suppiah v Kalish, 76 AD3d 829 , 832 [2010]; Ehlinger v Ruberti, Girvin & Ferlazzo, 304 AD2d at 927; Estate of Nevelson v Carro, Spanbock, Raster & Cuiffo, 259 AD2d 282, 284 [1999]). | 2 | 2 |
Surace v. Lostrappogreen2 sentences1999Some courts have held that good cause “refers not to the alleged strength of the belated motion but to the reason (i.e., the ‘cause’) for filing the motion belatedly.” (John v Bastien, 178 Misc 2d 664, 666 [Civ Ct, Kings County 1998]; see also, Surace v Lostrappo, 176 Misc 2d 408, 410 [Sup Ct, Nassau County] [“Good cause is a written expression or explanation by the party or his legal representative evincing a viable, credible reason for delay, which, when viewed objectively, warrants a departure or exception to the timeliness requirement”].) However, the Appellate Division has stated that in 1998Auth., NYLJ, July 21, 1998, at 24, col 3 [Sup Ct, Kings County] [“defendant has demonstrated ‘good cause’ for its delay” in filing the motion for summary judgment motion (emphasis added)]; Surace v Lostrappo, 176 Misc 2d 408, 410 [Sup Ct, Nassau County] [“Good cause is a written expression or explanation by the party or his legal representative evincing a viable, credible reason for delay, which, when viewed objectively, warrants a departure or exception to the timeliness requirement” (emphasis added)].) Although this court’s discretion to find “good cause” may be extremely broad, it is not un | 2 | 2 |
Roques v. Noblegreen2 sentences2024The Court finds that the respective experts of Plaintiffs and Defendants have provided affidavits of equal strength, supported by the facts in the record, addressing the essential allegations in the bill of particulars and setting forth their opinions with a reasonable degree of medical certainty (see Roques v Noble, 73 AD3d 204 ). 2018The expert's opinion was detailed regarding the departure from the standard of care, and was based on the record, acknowledging that the two injections were at different sites ( see generally Roques v Noble , 73 AD3d 204, 207 [1st Dept 2010]). | 1 | 2 |
O'Connor v. Larsongreen2 sentences1985They did not timely move to strike the case from the calendar (22 NYCRR 1024.4 [e]; Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency v Pomeroy Real Estate Corp., supra; Giddens v Moultrie, 66 AD2d 993 ; Doll v Kleinklaus, 66 AD2d 1003 ; Price v Brody, 7 AD2d 204 ), nor did they or any of the other parties demonstrate special, unusual or extraordinary circumstances to justify a departure from the rule foreclosing further discovery after the statement of readiness has been filed (Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency v Pomeroy Real Estate Corp., supra; Giddens v Moultrie, supra; Shuster v Constantine, 56 AD2d 73 1985They did not timely move to strike the case from the calendar (22 NYCRR 1024.4 [e]; Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency v Pomeroy Real Estate Corp., supra; Giddens v Moultrie, 66 AD2d 993 ; Doll v Kleinklaus, 66 AD2d 1003 ; Price v Brody, 7 AD2d 204 ), nor did they or any of the other parties demonstrate special, unusual or extraordinary circumstances to justify a departure from the rule foreclosing further discovery after the statement of readiness has been filed (Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency v Pomeroy Real Estate Corp., supra; Giddens v Moultrie, supra; Shuster v Constantine, 56 AD2d 73 | 1 | 2 |
Amatulli v. Delhi Construction Corp.green1 sentence2024While Dr. McGowan doesn't provide a basis for this opinion, or an explanation of the standard referenced ( see Amatulli, 77 NY2d at 533, n 2 ; Hotaling, 55 AD3d at 398 [1st Dept 2008]; Jones , 32 AD3d at 707 ; s ee also Veccia v Clearmeadow Pistol Club , 300 AD2d 472 [2002] [defendant was entitled to summary judgment where, inter alia, plaintiff's expert "did not sufficiently identify any specific industry standard upon which he relied"]), the more compelling problem with this assertion is that the record before this Court shows that decedent was on the ledge before the hotel was contacted or | 1 | 1 |
Hotaling v. City of New Yorkgreen1 sentence2024While Dr. McGowan doesn't provide a basis for this opinion, or an explanation of the standard referenced ( see Amatulli, 77 NY2d at 533, n 2 ; Hotaling, 55 AD3d at 398 [1st Dept 2008]; Jones , 32 AD3d at 707 ; s ee also Veccia v Clearmeadow Pistol Club , 300 AD2d 472 [2002] [defendant was entitled to summary judgment where, inter alia, plaintiff's expert "did not sufficiently identify any specific industry standard upon which he relied"]), the more compelling problem with this assertion is that the record before this Court shows that decedent was on the ledge before the hotel was contacted or | 1 | 1 |
Stewart v. North Shore Univ. Hosp. at Syossetgreen1 sentence2024“When experts offer conflicting opinions, a credibility question is presented requiring a jury's resolution” (Stewart v. North Shore University Hospital at Syosset, 204 AD3d 858, 860 [2d Dept. 2022], citing Russell v. Garafalo, 189 A.D.3d 1100, 1102 , [2d Dept. 2020]). | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Wolmgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Cox v. Herzoggreen | 1 | 1 |
| G. M. C. v. O'Sullivangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Christine S. v. Community Hospitalgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Diaz v. New York Downtown Hospitalgreen | 1 | 1 |
| McGuire v. Smallgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Fuller v. Preisgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Frye v. Montefiore Medical Centergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Foster-Sturrup v. Longgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Shkolnik v. Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institutegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Goldberg v. Horowitzgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Stukas v. Streitergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Abbatantuono v. Boolbolgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Johnson v. St. Barnabas Hospitalgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Cohen v. Hallmark Cards, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Nestorowich v. Ricottagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Esposito v. Wrightgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Zuckerman v. City of New Yorkgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Gillottigreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Cartergreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Bogangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Leon v. Martinezgreen | 1 | 1 |
| In re Gibbonsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Edwards v. Haas, Greenstein, Samson, Cohen & Gerstein, P.C.green | 1 | 1 |
| Simmons v. Edelsteingreen | 1 | 1 |
| Vona v. Wankgreen | 1 | 1 |
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People v. Lunetta
green
2 sentences2022It is well settled that under the Guidelines and Commentary note, utilization results in the presumptively correct classification in most cases such that a departure is the exception rather than the rule ( People v Foy , 49 AD3d 835 [2d Dept 2008]; People v Howard , 52 AD3d 1243 [4th Dept 2008]). 2022It is well settled that under the Guidelines and Commentary note, utilization results in the presumptively correct classification in most cases such that a departure is the exception rather than the rule ( People v Foy , 49 AD3d 835 [2d Dept 2008]; People v Howard , 52 AD3d 1243 [4th Dept 2008]). | 2 | 2022–2022 |
Greenberg v. Montefiore New Rochelle Hosp.
neutral
2 sentences2022For the reasons set forth in Greenberg v Montefiore New Rochelle Hosp. ( 205 AD3d 47 [1st Dept 2022]), plaintiff has a cognizable claim to pursue a medical malpractice action against these defendants for pain and suffering of the decedent on the theory that their failure to follow decedent's directives in his living will and health care proxy was a departure from the standard of care, and a proximate cause of his pain and suffering. 2022For the reasons set forth in Greenberg v Montefiore New Rochelle Hosp. ( 205 AD3d 47 [1st Dept 2022]), plaintiff has a cognizable claim to pursue a medical malpractice action against these defendants for pain and suffering of the decedent on the theory that their failure to follow decedent's directives in his living will and health care proxy was a departure from the standard of care, and a proximate cause of his pain and suffering. | 2 | 2022–2022 |
People v. Jaramillo
green
2 sentences2022It is well settled that under the Guidelines and Commentary note, utilization results in the presumptively correct classification in most cases such that a departure is the exception rather than the rule ( People v Foy , 49 AD3d 835 [2d Dept 2008]; People v Howard , 52 AD3d 1243 [4th Dept 2008]). 2022It is well settled that under the Guidelines and Commentary note, utilization results in the presumptively correct classification in most cases such that a departure is the exception rather than the rule ( People v Foy , 49 AD3d 835 [2d Dept 2008]; People v Howard , 52 AD3d 1243 [4th Dept 2008]). | 2 | 2022–2022 |
Seguin v. Berg
green
2 sentences1996Ctr., 135 AD2d 788, 791 , quoting Seguin v Berg, 260 App Div 284, 286 ; see, Lagana v French, 145 AD2d 541 ). 1987The order of proof may be varied as occasion requires, being a matter resting in the discretion of the trial court” (Seguin v Berg, 260 App Div 284, 286 ). | 2 | 1987–1996 |
Bing v. Thunig
green
2 sentences1996Corp., 72 NY2d 52 ; People v Bing, 76 NY2d 331 ; and Bing v Thunig, 2 NY2d 656, 667 ). 1980This case presents a factual situation which impels the conclusion that such "extraordinary circumstances” do exist, and, thus, the case warrants a departure from that rule since a resident of the State of New York is involved in this case whose rights will be impaired by a doctrine of charitable immunity from liability for tort, which has not only been completely rejected by this State in Bing v Thunig ( 2 NY2d 656 , supra) in 1957, but, likewise, in other jurisdictions including Oregon whose statute was sub judice in Kaufman . | 2 | 1980–1996 |
Foley v. Roche
green
2 sentences1994Moreover, we find no extraordinary circumstances in this case which would merit a departure from that doctrine (see, Foley v Roche, 86 AD2d 887 ). 1984K This is not one of those extraordinary circumstances which would warrant a departure from the doctrine of law of the case to re-examine the extent to which the damage to plaintiff’s parking lot was attributable to causes other than the omissions of the defendant (see Foley v Roche, supra; Matter of Yeampierre v Gutman, supra), f Moreover, we conclude that the award of damages in the amount of $17,600 by Justice Daronco after the second trial represents a fair and reasonable calculation of the damages to plaintiff’s parking lot attributable to failure of the defendant municipality to maintain | 2 | 1984–1994 |
Pike v. . Honsinger
green
2 sentences1989As such, this testimony did not aid in presentation of a prima facie case (see, Pike v Honsinger, 155 NY 201, 209-210 ; Hylick v Halweil, supra, at 400 ). 1981Moreover, when the judgment exercised is outside the permissible range, "however good his intentions may have been", a physician will not thereby be rendered free from *690 liability for this "departure from approved methods in general use" ( Pike v Honsinger , 155 N.Y. 201, 210 ). | 2 | 1981–1989 |
Caldwell v. Caldwell
green
2 sentences1965In Gould v. Gould ( 235 N. Y. 14, 29 ), the court discussing divorce judgments of the courts of France, stated: ‘ ‘ Even though it be assumed that we are not required because of the absence of domicile to give effect to their judgments, we are not prohibited from doing so where recognition, in conformity to the principle of comity, would not offend our public policy.” And the opinion by Conway, J., dissenting, in Matter of Rathscheck ( 300 N. Y. 346, 355 ) shows clearly that he did not intend his remarks about domicile in Caldwell v. Caldwell ( 298 N. Y. 146, 149 ) to be taken as a departure f 1964The opinion by Conway, J., dissenting, in Matter of Rathscheck ( 300 N. Y. 346, 355 ) shows clearly that he did not intend his remarks about domicile in Caldwell v. Caldwell ( 298 N. Y. 146, 149 ) to be taken as a departure from the doctrine of Gould v. Gould . | 2 | 1964–1965 |
In re the Accounting of Rathscheck
green
2 sentences1965In Gould v. Gould ( 235 N. Y. 14, 29 ), the court discussing divorce judgments of the courts of France, stated: ‘ ‘ Even though it be assumed that we are not required because of the absence of domicile to give effect to their judgments, we are not prohibited from doing so where recognition, in conformity to the principle of comity, would not offend our public policy.” And the opinion by Conway, J., dissenting, in Matter of Rathscheck ( 300 N. Y. 346, 355 ) shows clearly that he did not intend his remarks about domicile in Caldwell v. Caldwell ( 298 N. Y. 146, 149 ) to be taken as a departure f 1964The opinion by Conway, J., dissenting, in Matter of Rathscheck ( 300 N. Y. 346, 355 ) shows clearly that he did not intend his remarks about domicile in Caldwell v. Caldwell ( 298 N. Y. 146, 149 ) to be taken as a departure from the doctrine of Gould v. Gould . | 2 | 1964–1965 |
In Re the Estate of Montgomery
neutral
2 sentences1957(Matter of Bolton, 257 App. Div. 760 , affd. 282 N. Y. 728 ; Matter of Montgomery, 258 App. Div. 64 , affd. 282 N. Y. 713 .) There is no language in this will which requires a departure from that rule. 1948There is no language in this will which requires a departure from that rule (Matter of Montgomery, 258 App. Div. 64 , affd. 282 N. Y. 713 ; Matter of Northrip, 258 App. Div. 71; Matter of McCombs, 261 App. Div. 449 ). | 2 | 1948–1957 |
In re National City Bank
neutral
2 sentences1957(Matter of Bolton, 257 App. Div. 760 , affd. 282 N. Y. 728 ; Matter of Montgomery, 258 App. Div. 64 , affd. 282 N. Y. 713 .) There is no language in this will which requires a departure from that rule. 1948There is no language in this will which requires a departure from that rule (Matter of Montgomery, 258 App. Div. 64 , affd. 282 N. Y. 713 ; Matter of Northrip, 258 App. Div. 71; Matter of McCombs, 261 App. Div. 449 ). | 2 | 1948–1957 |
Cullings v. Goetz
green
2 sentences1947There has been some intimation that the decision in that case marks a departure from the rule of Cullings v. Goetz (supra). 1944The facts do not warrant a departure from the doctrine enunciated in Cullings v. Goetz ( 256 N. Y. 287 ). | 2 | 1944–1947 |
City of Los Angeles v. Los Angeles Gas & Electric Corp.
green
2 sentences1945(City of Los Angeles v. Los Angeles Gas & Electric Corp., 251 U. S. 32 ; New York, & Queens Elec. 1930(City of Los Angeles v. Los Angeles Gas & Electric Corp., 251 U. S. 32 ; New York & Queens Elec.L. & P. Co. v. City of New York, 221 App. Div. 544 , and City of New York v. Hudson & Manhattan R. | 2 | 1930–1945 |
Chamberlin v. . Gleason
green
2 sentences1903The testator, familiar with the general rule that a life tenant must pay the current charges for taxes, ordinary repairs, etc. (Chamberlin v. Gleason, 163 N. Y. 214, 219 , 57 N. E. 487 ; Matter of Albertson, 113 N. Y. 434 , 21 N. E. 117 ), by the direction to his executors to pay these charges out of his estate obviously intended a departure from the principle adverted to, otherwise the direction is surplusage. 1903The testator, familiar with the general rule that a life tenant must pay the current charges for taxes, ordinary repairs, etc. (Chamberlin v. Gleason, 163 N. Y. 214, 219 , 57 N. E. 487 ; Matter of Albertson, 113 N. Y. 434 , 21 N. E. 117 ), by the direction to his executors to pay these charges out of his estate obviously intended a departure from the principle adverted to, otherwise the direction is surplusage. | 2 | 1903–1903 |
Schwenzfeier v. St. Peter's Health Partners
green
1 sentence2026Peter's Health Partners</i>, 213 AD3d at 1084 ).</p> <p>Garry, P.J., Clark, McShan and Corcoran, JJ., concur.</p> <p>ORDERED that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, and motion denied.</p> <div> <hr> <h4>Footnotes</h4> <ol> <li>Footnote 1: It is noted that ECG, as used throughout the record, and EKG are abbreviations for the same test, which measures the electrical activity of the heart.</li> <li>Footnote 2: To be clear, there appears to be no dispute that plaintiff's theory of liability sounds in negligence as to the monitoring of the parking lot and medical malpractice as to deced | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Donohue v. Grossman
neutral
1 sentence2025The plaintiff's expert opined, among other things, that it was a departure from the standard of care when Fils-Aime and Demonte failed to place the plaintiff on a stretcher with side rails and failed to provide additional safety measures when the plaintiff already had been determined to be a fall risk ( see Donohue v Grossman , _____ AD3d _____, 2024 NY Slip Op 06595 ; Balgobind v Long Is. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Russell v. Garafalo
green
1 sentence2024“When experts offer conflicting opinions, a credibility question is presented requiring a jury's resolution” (Stewart v. North Shore University Hospital at Syosset, 204 AD3d 858, 860 [2d Dept. 2022], citing Russell v. Garafalo, 189 A.D.3d 1100, 1102 , [2d Dept. 2020]). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Jones v. City of New York
green
1 sentence2024While Dr. McGowan doesn't provide a basis for this opinion, or an explanation of the standard referenced ( see Amatulli, 77 NY2d at 533, n 2 ; Hotaling, 55 AD3d at 398 [1st Dept 2008]; Jones , 32 AD3d at 707 ; s ee also Veccia v Clearmeadow Pistol Club , 300 AD2d 472 [2002] [defendant was entitled to summary judgment where, inter alia, plaintiff's expert "did not sufficiently identify any specific industry standard upon which he relied"]), the more compelling problem with this assertion is that the record before this Court shows that decedent was on the ledge before the hotel was contacted or | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Winter v. Irizarry
green
1 sentence2024While Dr. McGowan doesn't provide a basis for this opinion, or an explanation of the standard referenced ( see Amatulli, 77 NY2d at 533, n 2 ; Hotaling, 55 AD3d at 398 [1st Dept 2008]; Jones , 32 AD3d at 707 ; s ee also Veccia v Clearmeadow Pistol Club , 300 AD2d 472 [2002] [defendant was entitled to summary judgment where, inter alia, plaintiff's expert "did not sufficiently identify any specific industry standard upon which he relied"]), the more compelling problem with this assertion is that the record before this Court shows that decedent was on the ledge before the hotel was contacted or | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| People v. Johnson green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Gillotti
green
1 sentence2023Given the sequential structure of the departure process—a point we have repeatedly recognized (see Gillotti, 23 NY3d at 853 ; Johnson, 11 NY3d at 421 )—a SORA court cannot assess a departure request until an offender’s presumptive risk level has been determined.6 6 Despite the dissent’s dubious suggestion that departures can be undertaken by the SORA court without regard to the RAI point assessment (dissenting op at 10), both the Guidelines and our jurisprudence make clear that the presumptive risk level is first determined through application of the Guidelines and the RAI—whether through allo | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| People v. Havelka green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Hammer v. Rosen green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Park v. Kovachevich green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Barrocales v. New York Methodist Hospital green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Senatore v. Epstein green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Gayle v. Neyman neutral | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Tekni-Plex, Inc. v. Meyner & Landis green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Contreras v. Adeyemi green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Fellin v. Sahgal green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Smith v. Agnant green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Shkolnik v. HOSP. FOR JOINT DISEASES ORTHOPEDIC INST. green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Alicea v. Ligouri green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Allen v. City of New York green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Ross v. Mandeville green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Flaherty v. Fromberg green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Ramos v. Weber green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| People ex rel. Vazquez v. Unger neutral | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| People v. Sally neutral | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| In re Winston green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
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.