In Gobindram v Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., 175 AD3d 586, 589-91 [2d Dept 2019], the state court considered the issue of collateral estoppel concerning a matter previously litigated in the federal bankruptcy court. The court held: “The doctrine of in pari Read More »
Richard A. Klass Selected for the Fifth Time for the New York Metro Super Lawyers List
We are pleased to announce that Richard Klass, has been selected to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the New York Metro area. Super Read More »
Entry of judgment: You Snooze, You Lose!
The subcontractors brought an action against the general contractor and its principal alleging breach of an oral contract made in January 2007 for failing to pay for construction services rendered on a building located in Flushing. The action was dismissed Read More »
Once someone has sued …and the case is dismissed…
Once someone has sued another and the case is dismissed, the plaintiff’s claim is barred or precluded. In Manko v Gabay, 175 AD3d 484 [2d Dept 2019], the court held: The plaintiff subsequently commenced the instant action against, among others, the Read More »
Doctrine of judicial estoppel in the context of legal malpractice actions
In Borges v Placeres, 64 Misc 3d 92, 96 [App Term 2019], the court dealt with the doctrine of judicial estoppel in the context of legal malpractice actions. We hold that the doctrine of judicial estoppel bars plaintiff from arguing Read More »
