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Bennett defendant in New York

17 New York opinions name it 4 courts 1978–2025 1 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Hernandez v. Kaismangreen
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Similarly, in Hernandez ( 103 AD3d at 106 ), where the issue of termination was not before us, we did not apply the Bennett test in concluding that summary judgment should be denied under the City Human Rights Law based on comments and emails which objectified women's bodies.

2018Similarly, in Hernandez ( 103 AD3d at 106 ), where the issue of termination was not before us, we did not apply the Bennett test in concluding that summary judgment should be denied under the City Human Rights Law based on comments and emails which objectified women's bodies.

22
Chin v. New York City Housing Authoritygreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Auth. , 106 AD3d at 444-445 [City HRL retaliation and hostile work environment claims], where, as here, no evidence is presented to rebut any of defendants' proffered nondiscriminatory reasons for their actions, plaintiff's discrimination claims must fail ( see Arifi , 147 AD3d at 551 [the plaintiff's failure to present any evidence of discriminatory animus in response to the defendant corporation's proffered nondiscriminatory reason for its actions was "fatal" to the plaintiff's hostile work environment claim, citing Cadet-Legros at 202 ; Bennett at 39-40 ]; see also Chin , 106 AD3d at 444-44

2018Auth. , 106 AD3d at 444-445 [City HRL retaliation and hostile work environment claims], where, as here, no evidence is presented to rebut any of defendants' proffered nondiscriminatory reasons for their actions, plaintiff's discrimination claims must fail ( see Arifi , 147 AD3d at 551 [the plaintiff's failure to present any evidence of discriminatory animus in response to the defendant corporation's proffered nondiscriminatory reason for its actions was "fatal" to the plaintiff's hostile work environment claim, citing Cadet-Legros at 202 ; Bennett at 39-40 ]; see also Chin , 106 AD3d at 444-44

22
Kim v. Goldberg, Weprin, Finkel, Goldstein, LLPgreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018In Kim , we applied the Bennett framework to a plaintiff's claim that she was terminated in retaliation for engaging in a protected activity, and we found triable issues of fact as to whether the employer's workforce reduction was a pretext for that termination ( see id. at 25).

2018In Kim , we applied the Bennett framework to a plaintiff's claim that she was terminated in retaliation for engaging in a protected activity, and we found triable issues of fact as to whether the employer's workforce reduction was a pretext for that termination ( see id. at 25).

22
People v. Torrientegreen
nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Co., Inc. , 147 AD3d 551 , 551 [1st Dept 2017] [applying Bennett analysis to City HRL hostile work environment claim]; Ji Sun Jennifer Kim v Goldberg, Weprin, Finkel, Goldstein, LLP , 120 AD3d 18, 25-26 [1st Dept 2014] [City HRL retaliatory discharge and gender/pregnancy discrimination claims]; Chin v New York City Hous.

2018Co., Inc. , 147 AD3d 551 , 551 [1st Dept 2017] [applying Bennett analysis to City HRL hostile work environment claim]; Ji Sun Jennifer Kim v Goldberg, Weprin, Finkel, Goldstein, LLP , 120 AD3d 18, 25-26 [1st Dept 2014] [City HRL retaliatory discharge and gender/pregnancy discrimination claims]; Chin v New York City Hous.

22
Sandiford v. City of New York Department of Educationgreen
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Sandiford v City of New York Dept. of Educ., 94 AD3d 593, 595 [2012]). .

2012Sandiford v City of New York Dept. of Educ., 94 AD3d 593, 595 [2012]). .

22
Narducci v. Manhasset Bay Associatesgreen
ny · 2001 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Addressing first the motion of the Bennett defendants, we conclude that the court properly granted that part of their motion for summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law § 240 (1) cause of action against them inasmuch as “[plaintiff’s fall . . . was not an elevation-related risk that calls for any of the protective devices of the types listed in Labor Law § 240 (1)” (Lessard v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 277 AD2d 941, 941 [2000]; see generally Narducci v Manhasset Bay Assoc., 96 NY2d 259, 267 [2001]).

2011Addressing first the motion of the Bennett defendants, we conclude that the court properly granted that part of their motion for summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law § 240 (1) cause of action against them inasmuch as “[p]laintiff’s fall . . . was not an elevation-related risk that calls for any of the protective devices of the types listed in Labor Law § 240 (1)” (Lessard v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 277 AD2d 941, 941 ; see generally Narducci v Manhasset Bay Assoc., 96 NY2d 259, 267 ).

22
Amantia v. Barden & Robeson Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011We further conclude that the court properly granted that part of the motion of the Bennett defendants with respect to the Labor Law § 241 (6) cause of action against them inasmuch as the specific Industrial Code section upon which plaintiff relies on appeal does not apply to the facts of this case. 12 NYCRR 23-1.7 (f), entitled “[v]ertical passage,” provides that “[stairways, ramps or runways shall be provided as the means of access to working levels above or below ground except where the nature or the progress of the work prevents their installation in which case ladders or other safe means o

2011We further conclude that the court properly granted that part of the motion of the Bennett defendants with respect to the Labor Law § 241 (6) cause of action against them inasmuch as the specific Industrial Code section upon which plaintiff relies on appeal does not apply to the facts of this case. 12 NYCRR 23-1.7 (f), entitled “[v]ertical passage,” provides that “[s]tairways, ramps or runways shall be provided as the means of access to working levels above or below ground except where the nature or the progress of the work prevents their installation in which case ladders or other safe means

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Bennett v. Jeffreysgreen
ny · 1976 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1978–2008
2 sentences

2008Finally, support for the position that an equity test is not appropriate in a surrendered grandparent visitation case is the Court of Appeals decision Ronald FF. v Cindy GG.: “[Visitation is a subspecies of custody, but the differences in degree in these relational categories is so great and so fundamental that rules like the Bennett rule, which have been carefully crafted and made available only to custody disputes, should not be casually extended to the visitation field.” ( 70 NY2d 141, 144 [1987], citing Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d 543 [1976].) Ronald FF. stands for the propositio

2008Finally, support for the position that an equity test is not appropriate in a surrendered grandparent visitation case is the Court of Appeals decision Ronald FF. v Cindy GG.: “[Visitation is a subspecies of custody, but the differences in degree in these relational categories is so great and so fundamental that rules like the Bennett rule, which have been carefully crafted and made available only to custody disputes, should not be casually extended to the visitation field.” ( 70 NY2d 141, 144 [1987], citing Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d 543 [1976].) Ronald FF. stands for the propositio

14
McCormick v. 257 W. Genesee, LLCgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Genesee, LLC, 78 AD3d 1581, 1583 [2010]; Ciesinski v Town of Aurora, 202 AD2d 984 [1994]).

2011Genesee, LLC, 78 AD3d 1581, 1583 ; Ciesinski v Town of Aurora, 202 AD2d 984 ).

12
Lessard v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2000 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Addressing first the motion of the Bennett defendants, we conclude that the court properly granted that part of their motion for summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law § 240 (1) cause of action against them inasmuch as “[plaintiff’s fall . . . was not an elevation-related risk that calls for any of the protective devices of the types listed in Labor Law § 240 (1)” (Lessard v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 277 AD2d 941, 941 [2000]; see generally Narducci v Manhasset Bay Assoc., 96 NY2d 259, 267 [2001]).

2011Addressing first the motion of the Bennett defendants, we conclude that the court properly granted that part of their motion for summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law § 240 (1) cause of action against them inasmuch as “[p]laintiff’s fall . . . was not an elevation-related risk that calls for any of the protective devices of the types listed in Labor Law § 240 (1)” (Lessard v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 277 AD2d 941, 941 ; see generally Narducci v Manhasset Bay Assoc., 96 NY2d 259, 267 ).

12
Plump v. Wyoming Countygreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011It is well established that “the surface of a flatbed truck does not constitute an elevated work surface for purposes of Labor Law § 240 (1)” (Plump v Wyoming County, 298 AD2d 886, 886 [2002]; see Toefer v Long Is.

2011It is well established that “the surface of a flatbed truck does not constitute an elevated work surface for purposes of Labor Law § 240 (1)” (Plump v Wyoming County, 298 AD2d 886, 886 ; see Toefer v Long Is.

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Ronald FF. v. Cindy GG.green
ny · 1987 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Finally, support for the position that an equity test is not appropriate in a surrendered grandparent visitation case is the Court of Appeals decision Ronald FF. v Cindy GG.: “[Visitation is a subspecies of custody, but the differences in degree in these relational categories is so great and so fundamental that rules like the Bennett rule, which have been carefully crafted and made available only to custody disputes, should not be casually extended to the visitation field.” ( 70 NY2d 141, 144 [1987], citing Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d 543 [1976].) Ronald FF. stands for the propositio

2008Finally, support for the position that an equity test is not appropriate in a surrendered grandparent visitation case is the Court of Appeals decision Ronald FF. v Cindy GG.: “[Visitation is a subspecies of custody, but the differences in degree in these relational categories is so great and so fundamental that rules like the Bennett rule, which have been carefully crafted and made available only to custody disputes, should not be casually extended to the visitation field.” ( 70 NY2d 141, 144 [1987], citing Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d 543 [1976].) Ronald FF. stands for the propositio

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Mihalik v. Credit Agricole Cheuvreux North America, Inc. green
ca2 · 2013
2 sentences

2018Instead, we considered the totality of the circumstances, and, using a reasonable person standard, determined whether the behavior fell within the broad range of conduct between severe and pervasive on the one hand and petty slight or trivial inconvenience on the other (see Hernandez , 103 AD3d at 114-115 [internal quotation marks omitted]). [FN10] In addition to the fact that cases such as Kim and Hernandez have not applied the Bennett burden-shifting framework to every aspect of a gender discrimination claim, we find the reasoning in Mihalik v Credit Agricole Cheuvreux N.A., Inc. ( 715 F3d 1

2018Instead, we considered the totality of the circumstances, and, using a reasonable person standard, determined whether the behavior fell within the broad range of conduct between severe and pervasive on the one hand and petty slight or trivial inconvenience on the other (see Hernandez , 103 AD3d at 114-115 [internal quotation marks omitted]). [FN10] In addition to the fact that cases such as Kim and Hernandez have not applied the Bennett burden-shifting framework to every aspect of a gender discrimination claim, we find the reasoning in Mihalik v Credit Agricole Cheuvreux N.A., Inc. ( 715 F3d 1

22018–2018
Farrell v. Blue Circle Cement, Inc. green
ny · 2005
2 sentences

2011We further conclude that the court properly granted that part of the motion of the Bennett defendants with respect to the Labor Law § 241 (6) cause of action against them inasmuch as the specific Industrial Code section upon which plaintiff relies on appeal does not apply to the facts of this case. 12 NYCRR 23-1.7 (f), entitled “[v]ertical passage,” provides that “[stairways, ramps or runways shall be provided as the means of access to working levels above or below ground except where the nature or the progress of the work prevents their installation in which case ladders or other safe means o

2011We further conclude that the court properly granted that part of the motion of the Bennett defendants with respect to the Labor Law § 241 (6) cause of action against them inasmuch as the specific Industrial Code section upon which plaintiff relies on appeal does not apply to the facts of this case. 12 NYCRR 23-1.7 (f), entitled “[v]ertical passage,” provides that “[s]tairways, ramps or runways shall be provided as the means of access to working levels above or below ground except where the nature or the progress of the work prevents their installation in which case ladders or other safe means

22011–2011
Ciesinski v. Town of Aurora green
nyappdiv · 1994
2 sentences

2011Genesee, LLC, 78 AD3d 1581, 1583 [2010]; Ciesinski v Town of Aurora, 202 AD2d 984 [1994]).

2011Genesee, LLC, 78 AD3d 1581, 1583 ; Ciesinski v Town of Aurora, 202 AD2d 984 ).

22011–2011
Lavore v. Kir Munsey Park 020 green
nyappdiv · 2007
2 sentences

2011We further conclude that the court properly granted that part of the motion of the Bennett defendants with respect to the Labor Law § 241 (6) cause of action against them inasmuch as the specific Industrial Code section upon which plaintiff relies on appeal does not apply to the facts of this case. 12 NYCRR 23-1.7 (f), entitled “[v]ertical passage,” provides that “[stairways, ramps or runways shall be provided as the means of access to working levels above or below ground except where the nature or the progress of the work prevents their installation in which case ladders or other safe means o

2011We further conclude that the court properly granted that part of the motion of the Bennett defendants with respect to the Labor Law § 241 (6) cause of action against them inasmuch as the specific Industrial Code section upon which plaintiff relies on appeal does not apply to the facts of this case. 12 NYCRR 23-1.7 (f), entitled “[v]ertical passage,” provides that “[s]tairways, ramps or runways shall be provided as the means of access to working levels above or below ground except where the nature or the progress of the work prevents their installation in which case ladders or other safe means

22011–2011
Stanley v. Illinois green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1990The State may not interfere with that fundamental right unless it shows some compelling State purpose which furthers the child’s best interests (see, Stanley v Illinois, 405 US 645, 651 ).

1990The State may not interfere with that fundamental right unless it shows some compelling State purpose which furthers the child’s best interests (see, Stanley v Illinois, 405 US 645, 651 ).

21987–1990
Broder v. Pallotta & Assoc. Dev., Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2020
1 sentence

2025CPLR 3215 permits a plaintiff to seek a default judgment against a defendant who does not appear, but, "[i]f the plaintiff fails to take proceedings for the entry of judgment within one year after the default, the court shall not enter judgment but shall dismiss the complaint as abandoned" ( id. § 3215[c]).

12025–2025
Huntington Hebrew Congregation v. Tanenbaum green
nyappdiv · 2009
1 sentence

2025MHL incorrectly argues that the relief sought in Bennett's motion was unavailable because MHL was a bona fide purchaser for value ( cf. Matter of Huntington Hebrew Congregation of Huntington v Tanenbaum , 62 AD3d 704 ).

12025–2025
Vainer v. DiSalvo green
nyappdiv · 2010
1 sentence

2014The Bennett defendants’ assertion that Sansotta could have avoided the accident is pure speculation (see Sirlin v Schreib, 117 AD3d 819 [2014]; Colandrea v Choku, 94 AD3d 1034 [2012]; Vainer v DiSalvo, 79 AD3d 1023 [2010]).

12014–2014
Colandrea v. Choku green
nyappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2014The Bennett defendants’ assertion that Sansotta could have avoided the accident is pure speculation (see Sirlin v Schreib, 117 AD3d 819 [2014]; Colandrea v Choku, 94 AD3d 1034 [2012]; Vainer v DiSalvo, 79 AD3d 1023 [2010]).

12014–2014
Sirlin v. Schreib green
nyappdiv · 2014
1 sentence

2014The Bennett defendants’ assertion that Sansotta could have avoided the accident is pure speculation (see Sirlin v Schreib, 117 AD3d 819 [2014]; Colandrea v Choku, 94 AD3d 1034 [2012]; Vainer v DiSalvo, 79 AD3d 1023 [2010]).

12014–2014
Green v. Green green
nyappdiv · 2004
1 sentence

2011We further conclude that the court properly granted that part of the motion of the Bennett defendants with respect to the Labor Law § 241 (6) cause of action against them inasmuch as the specific Industrial Code section upon which plaintiff relies on appeal does not apply to the facts of this case. 12 NYCRR 23-1.7 (f), entitled “[v]ertical passage,” provides that “[stairways, ramps or runways shall be provided as the means of access to working levels above or below ground except where the nature or the progress of the work prevents their installation in which case ladders or other safe means o

12011–2011
Janet S. M. M. v. Commissioner of Social Services green
nycfamct · 1993
2 sentences

2006In Janet S.M.M. v. Commissioner of Social Services, 158 Misc 2d 851 , 601 NYS2d 781 (Fam.

2006In Janet S.M.M. v. Commissioner of Social Services, 158 Misc 2d 851 , 601 NYS2d 781 (Fam.

12006–2006
FID. & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND v. Arthur Andersen & Co. green
ny · 1983
2 sentences

1999In light of the strong public policy favoring resolution of actions on their merits (see, Heinrichs v City of Albany, 239 AD2d 639, 640 ), the fact that failure to serve a timely answer was the result of inadvertent excusable error (see, Almond v Town of Massena, 243 AD2d 1021, 1022 ), coupled with Bennett’s demonstration of a potentially meritorious defense (see, Fidelity & Deposit Co. v Anderson & Co., 60 NY2d 693, 695 ) — according to Drake, Bennett has no records and Drake no recollection of work being done on the destroyed home’s propane appliances or system — and as there is no indicatio

1999In light of the strong public policy favoring resolution of actions on their merits (see, Heinrichs v City of Albany, 239 AD2d 639, 640 ), the fact that failure to serve a timely answer was the result of inadvertent excusable error (see, Almond v Town of Massena, 243 AD2d 1021, 1022 ), coupled with Bennett’s demonstration of a potentially meritorious defense (see, Fidelity & Deposit Co. v Anderson & Co., 60 NY2d 693, 695 ) — according to Drake, Bennett has no records and Drake no recollection of work being done on the destroyed home’s propane appliances or system — and as there is no indicatio

11999–1999
Heinrichs v. City of Albany green
nyappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

1999In light of the strong public policy favoring resolution of actions on their merits (see, Heinrichs v City of Albany, 239 AD2d 639, 640 ), the fact that failure to serve a timely answer was the result of inadvertent excusable error (see, Almond v Town of Massena, 243 AD2d 1021, 1022 ), coupled with Bennett’s demonstration of a potentially meritorious defense (see, Fidelity & Deposit Co. v Anderson & Co., 60 NY2d 693, 695 ) — according to Drake, Bennett has no records and Drake no recollection of work being done on the destroyed home’s propane appliances or system — and as there is no indicatio

1999In light of the strong public policy favoring resolution of actions on their merits (see, Heinrichs v City of Albany, 239 AD2d 639, 640 ), the fact that failure to serve a timely answer was the result of inadvertent excusable error (see, Almond v Town of Massena, 243 AD2d 1021, 1022 ), coupled with Bennett’s demonstration of a potentially meritorious defense (see, Fidelity & Deposit Co. v Anderson & Co., 60 NY2d 693, 695 ) — according to Drake, Bennett has no records and Drake no recollection of work being done on the destroyed home’s propane appliances or system — and as there is no indicatio

11999–1999
Almond v. Town of Massena green
nyappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

1999In light of the strong public policy favoring resolution of actions on their merits (see, Heinrichs v City of Albany, 239 AD2d 639, 640 ), the fact that failure to serve a timely answer was the result of inadvertent excusable error (see, Almond v Town of Massena, 243 AD2d 1021, 1022 ), coupled with Bennett’s demonstration of a potentially meritorious defense (see, Fidelity & Deposit Co. v Anderson & Co., 60 NY2d 693, 695 ) — according to Drake, Bennett has no records and Drake no recollection of work being done on the destroyed home’s propane appliances or system — and as there is no indicatio

1999In light of the strong public policy favoring resolution of actions on their merits (see, Heinrichs v City of Albany, 239 AD2d 639, 640 ), the fact that failure to serve a timely answer was the result of inadvertent excusable error (see, Almond v Town of Massena, 243 AD2d 1021, 1022 ), coupled with Bennett’s demonstration of a potentially meritorious defense (see, Fidelity & Deposit Co. v Anderson & Co., 60 NY2d 693, 695 ) — according to Drake, Bennett has no records and Drake no recollection of work being done on the destroyed home’s propane appliances or system — and as there is no indicatio

11999–1999
Matter of O. green
ny · 1975
2 sentences

1980The court further stated (p 611): "The Bennett standard is applicable despite the fact that the abandonment has terminated prior to the initiation of the proceeding.” True, in cases such as this, the decision of the nisi prius court is entitled to the greatest respect (see Matter of Irene O., 38 NY2d 776, 777 ).

1980The court further stated (p 611): "The Bennett standard is applicable despite the fact that the abandonment has terminated prior to the initiation of the proceeding.” True, in cases such as this, the decision of the nisi prius court is entitled to the greatest respect (see Matter of Irene O., 38 NY2d 776, 777 ).

11980–1980
In re Sanjivini K. green
ny · 1976
2 sentences

1978I submit that the majority is misconstruing the principles of Bennett and misreading the Court of Appeals conclusion in Matter of Sanjivini K. ( 40 NY2d 1025, 1026 , supra) that "The interests of the child, her natural mother and her foster parents will best be served by resolving the status of the child and the rights and obligations of the parties in that permanent neglect proceeding in conformity with the standards we have enunciated (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d 543 ).” The majority, in bypassing the Bennett hearing to determine the "best interests of the child”, and in reaching i

1978I submit that the majority is misconstruing the principles of Bennett and misreading the Court of Appeals conclusion in Matter of Sanjivini K. ( 40 NY2d 1025, 1026 , supra) that "The interests of the child, her natural mother and her foster parents will best be served by resolving the status of the child and the rights and obligations of the parties in that permanent neglect proceeding in conformity with the standards we have enunciated (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d 543 ).” The majority, in bypassing the Bennett hearing to determine the "best interests of the child”, and in reaching i

11978–1978

Where else courts name it

WA 35 (1988–2026) PA 29 (1978–2025) NY 17 (1978–2025) TX 11 (2007–2018) CA 8 (1960–2023) GA 8 (1982–2022) OH 8 (2006–2021) FL 7 (1982–2015) CO 6 (1978–2025) LA 6 (1982–2012) SC 5 (1997–2021) MS 5 (1988–2009) KS 5 (1993–2024) IL 4 (1984–2024) MI 4 (1903–2025) UT 3 (1988–2013) DC 3 (1999–2002) TN 3 (2009–2012) ME 2 (1999–2012) MO 2 (2008–2017) IA 2 (1998–2024) SD 2 (2019–2019) HI 2 (1982–1997) AL 2 (2007–2015) VA 2 (2000–2001)

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