Appellate Division, First Department · October 15, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06007
Kocher v Mount Sinai Hosp.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06007
Holding The court granted the plaintiff’s cross-motion for summary judgment on the City HRL claim for failure to engage in a cooperative dialogue, while denying both parties’ summary judgment motions on the reasonable accommodation claims under both the State and City HRLs.
The court’s words
Defendant's failure to initiate a dialogue with plaintiff upon learning of his need for accommodation forecloses summary judgment for defendant under both HRLs
2026 NY Slip Op 06007, at the official text
an employer's failure to engage in a good faith interactive process is . . . independently actionable under the [City] HRL
2026 NY Slip Op 06007, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 15, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06007 |
| Area of law | Employment and Discrimination |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06007 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1256 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Kocher v Mount Sinai Hosp., 2026 NY Slip Op 06007 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 15, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06007/
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