New York Law Watch
Appellate Division, Second Department: January to June 2026
For Appellate Division, Second Department, January to June 2026, Law Watch lists 3 indexable decisions dated January 14, 2026 to March 18, 2026 across 3 decision weeks.
5 decision records: 3 meet the substance floor; 2 records are held from search listings.
Week ending March 21, 2026
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- Fabia v Power Auth. of the State of N.Y.252 AD3d 217
The court held that the plaintiff’s claims for common-law negligence and violation of Labor Law § 200 are not entirely preempted but may proceed by substituting the federal standard of care. Conversely, claims under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) were dismissed because their strict liability standards conflict with federal aviation regulations.
Week ending February 21, 2026
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- Matter of Gold252 AD3d 14
The Court affirmed the Special Referee’s report and suspended the respondent from the practice of law for five years, finding that her conduct warranted public discipline despite a presidential pardon. The Court determined that the pardon forgave the conviction but did not nullify the underlying misconduct or the basis for the disciplinary proceeding.
Week ending January 17, 2026
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- People v Nymeen C.252 AD3d 1
An order dismissing an application for resentencing pursuant to the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act without prejudice is appealable as of right because it constitutes an order denying resentencing. The court affirmed the dismissal because the defendant failed to provide evidence corroborating that she was a victim of domestic violence at the specific time of the offense.
Also decided
- Matter of Dougherty 252 AD3d 11 February 18, 2026
- Matter of Johnson 251 AD3d 140 February 11, 2026