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.
…negligent in not objecting to the judgment debtor’s bankruptcy proceeding…
At the very least, a factual issue exists as to whether the notice of the bankruptcy proceeding to object on plaintiff’s behalf was forwarded to defendants, which cannot be resolved at this juncture.
