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res judicata or collateral estoppel doctrine in New York

20 New York opinions name it 5 courts 1964–2026 7 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Joseph v. Bank of N.Y. Mellongreen
nyappdiv · 2023 · cited in 5 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958 ). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807 , 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597 ). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699 , 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107 , 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of c

2026"Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move to dismiss a [petition] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel" ( Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597 ).

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Babad v. Oratzgreen
nyappdiv · 2025 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807, 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699, 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107, 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of claims

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958 ). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807 , 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597 ). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699 , 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107 , 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of c

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Margerum v. City of Buffalogreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012“In the prior CPLR article 78 proceeding[, claimant] could not have sought the relief [he] seek[s] in this action” (Margerum v -2- 136 CA 11-00868 City of Buffalo, 63 AD3d 1574, 1580 ).

2012“In the prior CPLR article 78 proceeding^ claimant] could not have sought the relief [he] seek[s] in this action” (Margerum v City of Buffalo, 63 AD3d 1574, 1580 [2009]).

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Sunny v. Hossaingreen
nyappdiv · 2025 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807, 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699, 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107, 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of claims

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958 ). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807 , 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597 ). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699 , 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107 , 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of c

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Charlene Simmons v. Trans Express Incgreen
ny · 2021 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807, 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699, 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107, 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of claims

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958 ). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807 , 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597 ). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699 , 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107 , 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of c

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Jacobson Dev. Group, LLC v. Grossmangreen
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807, 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699, 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107, 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of claims

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958 ). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807 , 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597 ). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699 , 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107 , 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of c

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Gregg v. Lan Zhen Chengreen
nyappdiv · 2023 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807, 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699, 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107, 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of claims

2026Group, LLC v Grossman , 198 AD3d 956, 958 ). "'Pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), a party may move [*2] to dismiss a [complaint] based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel'" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807 , 808, quoting Joseph v Bank of N.Y. Mellon , 219 AD3d 596, 597 ). "'Under res judicata, or claim preclusion, a valid final judgment bars future actions between the same parties on the same cause of action'" ( Sunny v Hossain , 236 AD3d 699 , 700, quoting Simmons v Trans Express Inc. , 37 NY3d 107 , 111). "'The doctrine of res judicata operates to preclude the reconsideration of c

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Paramount Pictures Corp. v. Allianz Risk Transfer AGgreen
ny · 2018 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026"Under the doctrine of res judicata, a disposition on the merits bars litigation between the same parties or those in privity with them of a cause of action arising out of the same transaction or series of transactions as a cause of action that either was raised or could have been raised in the prior proceeding" ( Babad v Oratz , 242 AD3d 807 , 808 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Paramount Pictures Corp. v Allianz Risk Transfer AG , 31 NY3d 64, 72-73 ).

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Matter of Timperio v. Bronx-Lebanon Hosp.green
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In other words, it would only the entry of a final judgment in the related action that could act as a bar, since “‘neither the verdict of a jury nor the findings of a court in a prior action upon the precise point involved in a subsequent action . . . constitute a bar, unless followed by a judgment based thereon, or into which the verdict or findings entered’” (Church v New York State Thruway Auth., 16 AD3d 808, 810 [3d Dept 2005], quoting Rudd v Cornell, 171 NY 114, 128-129 [1902]; see Peterson v Forkey, 50 AD2d 774, 774-775 [1st Dept 1975]; see also Matter of Timperio v Bronx-Lebanon Hosp.,

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Rudd v. . Cornellgreen
ny · 1902 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In other words, it would only the entry of a final judgment in the related action that could act as a bar, since “‘neither the verdict of a jury nor the findings of a court in a prior action upon the precise point involved in a subsequent action . . . constitute a bar, unless followed by a judgment based thereon, or into which the verdict or findings entered’” (Church v New York State Thruway Auth., 16 AD3d 808, 810 [3d Dept 2005], quoting Rudd v Cornell, 171 NY 114, 128-129 [1902]; see Peterson v Forkey, 50 AD2d 774, 774-775 [1st Dept 1975]; see also Matter of Timperio v Bronx-Lebanon Hosp.,

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Church v. New York State Thruway Authoritygreen
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In other words, it would only the entry of a final judgment in the related action that could act as a bar, since “‘neither the verdict of a jury nor the findings of a court in a prior action upon the precise point involved in a subsequent action . . . constitute a bar, unless followed by a judgment based thereon, or into which the verdict or findings entered’” (Church v New York State Thruway Auth., 16 AD3d 808, 810 [3d Dept 2005], quoting Rudd v Cornell, 171 NY 114, 128-129 [1902]; see Peterson v Forkey, 50 AD2d 774, 774-775 [1st Dept 1975]; see also Matter of Timperio v Bronx-Lebanon Hosp.,

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Eastern Air Lines, Inc. v. Trans Caribbean Airways, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1968 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The court notes that, although Contreras has commenced a personal injury action against the City and Arias (see Contreras Jimenez v City of New York, et al, Supreme Court, Bronx County, Index No. 820033/2023), in which the issue of whether Arias was subject to a negligence or recklessness standard may be raised and, if the negligence standard is determined to be applicable, the apportionment of fault between Arias and Contreras may be disputed, a “‘final judgment on the merits’” is required to assert either the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel to bar this proceeding (Kilduff v D

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Peterson v. Forkeygreen
nyappdiv · 1975 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In other words, it would only the entry of a final judgment in the related action that could act as a bar, since “‘neither the verdict of a jury nor the findings of a court in a prior action upon the precise point involved in a subsequent action . . . constitute a bar, unless followed by a judgment based thereon, or into which the verdict or findings entered’” (Church v New York State Thruway Auth., 16 AD3d 808, 810 [3d Dept 2005], quoting Rudd v Cornell, 171 NY 114, 128-129 [1902]; see Peterson v Forkey, 50 AD2d 774, 774-775 [1st Dept 1975]; see also Matter of Timperio v Bronx-Lebanon Hosp.,

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Kilduff v. Donna Oil Corp.green
nyappdiv · 1980 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The court notes that, although Contreras has commenced a personal injury action against the City and Arias (see Contreras Jimenez v City of New York, et al, Supreme Court, Bronx County, Index No. 820033/2023), in which the issue of whether Arias was subject to a negligence or recklessness standard may be raised and, if the negligence standard is determined to be applicable, the apportionment of fault between Arias and Contreras may be disputed, a “‘final judgment on the merits’” is required to assert either the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel to bar this proceeding (Kilduff v D

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Eastern Air Lines, Inc. v. Trans Caribbean Airways, Inc.green
ny · 1968 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The court notes that, although Contreras has commenced a personal injury action against the City and Arias (see Contreras Jimenez v City of New York, et al, Supreme Court, Bronx County, Index No. 820033/2023), in which the issue of whether Arias was subject to a negligence or recklessness standard may be raised and, if the negligence standard is determined to be applicable, the apportionment of fault between Arias and Contreras may be disputed, a “‘final judgment on the merits’” is required to assert either the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel to bar this proceeding (Kilduff v D

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In Re the Estate of Huntergreen
ny · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The propriety of the individual expenditures for the 2011 and 2012 budgets, which is the subject of this proceeding, was not decided, nor even at issue, in the prior action, nor could it have been raised there (see Matter of Hunter, 4 NY3d 260, 269 [2005]; see also Kaufman v Eli Lilly & Co., 65 NY2d 449 , 455 [1985]).

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Lodal, Inc. v. Home Insurancegreen
nyappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Co., 309 AD2d 634, 634 [1st Dept 2003].) This rule is founded upon the belief that “ ‘it is for the interest of the community that a limit should be prescribed to litigation, and that the same cause of action ought not to be brought twice to a final determination.

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
In re the Arbitration between Conforti & Eisele, Inc. & William J. Scully, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1983
2 sentences

1993Scully, Inc., 98 AD2d 646 [1st Dept 1983], lv denied 61 NY2d 606 ; Matter of Weinberger [Friedman], 41 AD2d 620 [1st Dept 1973]).

1985Scully, Inc.], 98 AD2d 646 ).

21985–1993
Tracey v. Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. green
nyappdiv · 2020
1 sentence

2023Trust Co. , 187 AD3d 815, 817 ).

12023–2023
Stevens v. Kirk green
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

1998Co., 65 NY2d 614 ; Siegel, NY Prac § 446)” (Stevens v Kirk, 171 AD2d 587 ).

11998–1998
O'Connor v. G&R Packing Co. green
ny · 1981
1 sentence

1996Consequently, since it cannot be conclusively determined upon which cause of action judgment was entered, it cannot be given a preclusive effect under either the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel (see generally, O’Connor v G & R Packing Co., 53 NY2d 278 ; Manard v Hardware Mut.

11996–1996
Cine-Source, Inc. v. Burrows green
nyappdiv · 1992
1 sentence

1993It has been repeatedly held that the question of whether an arbitration is barred by the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel is one to be determined by the court and not the arbitrator (Matter of Cine-Source, Inc. v Burrows, 180 AD2d 592 [1st Dept 1992]; Matter of Conforti & Eisele v William J.

11993–1993
In re the Arbitration between Weinberger & Friedman green
nyappdiv · 1973
1 sentence

1993Scully, Inc., 98 AD2d 646 [1st Dept 1983], lv denied 61 NY2d 606 ; Matter of Weinberger [Friedman], 41 AD2d 620 [1st Dept 1973]).

11993–1993
Newsday, Inc. v. Ross green
nyappdiv · 1981
1 sentence

1987Not having sought an article 78 review of the Board’s determination, defendant is, therefore, barred by the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel which applies to an issue decided in a prior judicial or administrative proceeding between parties (Matter of Newsday, Inc. v Ross, 80 AD2d 1 ).

11987–1987
Rembrandt Industries, Inc. v. Hodges International, Inc. green
ny · 1976
1 sentence

1983To the contrary, the threshold issue of whether a claim sought to be arbitrated is barred under the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel by reason of the conduct of a prior arbitration proceeding between the parties is a matter to be determined by the court, not the arbitrator (see Rembrandt Inds. v Hodges Int., 38 NY2d 502 ; Firedoor Corp. v MacFarlandBldrs., 79 AD2d 356 ).

11983–1983
Firedoor Corp. of America v. MacFarland Builders, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1981
1 sentence

1983To the contrary, the threshold issue of whether a claim sought to be arbitrated is barred under the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel by reason of the conduct of a prior arbitration proceeding between the parties is a matter to be determined by the court, not the arbitrator (see Rembrandt Inds. v Hodges Int., 38 NY2d 502 ; Firedoor Corp. v MacFarlandBldrs., 79 AD2d 356 ).

11983–1983
S. T. Grand, Inc. v. City of New York green
ny · 1973
1 sentence

1975Grand, Inc. v City of New York, 32 NY2d 300, 304 .) While there is no question that LILCO had a full and fair opportunity to contest the decision of the court in Lotto v Long Is.

11975–1975
Vavolizza v. Krieger green
ny · 1974
1 sentence

1975In order to invoke the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel, "there must be an identity of issue which has necessarily been decided in the prior action and is decisive of the present action and * * * there must have been a full and fair opportunity to contest the decision now said to be controlling.” (Vavolizza v Krieger, 33 NY2d 351, 356 ; S. T.

11975–1975
Schuylkill Fuel Corp. v. B. & C. Nieberg Realty Corp. green
ny · 1929
1 sentence

1968(Schuylkill Fuel Corp. v. Nieberg Realty Corp., 250 N. Y. 304 .) Therefore, in order to apply any doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel it must first be ascertained what issues were determined in the first action and then whether the determination of such issues necessarily precludes the bringing of this action.

11968–1968
Matter of Nash v. Brooks green
ny · 1937
1 sentence

1964(Matter of Nash v. Brooks, 276 N. Y. 75 .) However, an administrative determination is effective only for the purpose for which it was made (Matter of Gibbs v. Wallin, 282 App. Div. 578 ) and the doctrine of res judicata does not apply as to issues not within the jurisdiction of the administrative agency (2 Am.

11964–1964
Gibbs v. Wallin neutral
nyappdiv · 1953
11964–1964

Where else courts name it

NY 20 (1964–2026) IL 8 (1978–2017) FL 6 (1980–2024) OH 4 (1980–2015) PA 4 (1985–2017) WY 4 (1987–2004) CA 3 (1976–1988) AZ 3 (1960–1981) SC 3 (2009–2022) CT 3 (1992–2001) VA 3 (1992–2008) KS 3 (1966–2004) MS 2 (2000–2002) MO 2 (1981–1982) GA 2 (2009–2017) AL 2 (1999–2011) WA 2 (1955–1986)

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