In Betz v Blatt, 211 AD3d 1004 [2d Dept 2022], the court held: Although an attorney representing the executor of an estate, generally, is not liable to the beneficiaries of the estate (see Kramer v. Belfi, 106 A.D.2d 615, 616, 482 N.Y.S.2d 898), Read More »
No single statute of limitations for causes of action alleging breach of fiduciary duty
In Jadidian v Goldstein, 210 AD3d 969, 969-70 [2d Dept 2022], the court affirmed the dismissal of a claim against an attorney based on the statute of limitations, holding: Contrary to the plaintiffs’ contention, the Supreme Court properly granted that branch of Read More »
Dismissal of action on statute of limitations grounds
In Kreutzberg v Law Offices of John Riconda, P.C., 210 AD3d 884, 884-85 [2d Dept 2022], the court upheld the dismissal of the client’s action on statute of limitations grounds, holding: On a motion to dismiss a cause of action pursuant Read More »
Act like Audrey. Dress like Jackie. Party like Gatsby. LawCURRENTS Winter 2023
She rented a Hamptons house for the summer. At the time of entering into the lease with the landlord, she paid $12,000 for the security deposit required under the lease.[1] Failure to return the security deposit At the end of Read More »
The court discussed the issue re “near privity” concerning the attorney/client relationship
In Curtis v Berutti, 77 Misc 3d 327 [Sup Ct 2022], the court discussed the issue re “near privity” concerning the attorney/client relationship.
