Appellate Division, Second Department · October 21, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06153
Perez v Premier Home Health Care Servs., Inc.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06153
Holding The court affirmed the summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff’s breach of contract claim because the defendant demonstrated it did not terminate the plaintiff during the employment term. The plaintiff remained employed and compensated through the end of the contract, rendering him ineligible for severance benefits.
The court’s words
the plaintiff was informed in October 2022 that the defendant would not continue the plaintiff's employment after the expiration of the agreement
2026 NY Slip Op 06153, at the official text
the plaintiff continued to engage in work on the defendant's behalf throughout the duration of the term
2026 NY Slip Op 06153, at the official text
the plaintiff was paid pursuant to the agreement through the end of 2022
2026 NY Slip Op 06153, at the official text
the plaintiff's duties were to perform tasks commensurate with the position of General Counsel and as may be designated from time to time
2026 NY Slip Op 06153, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 21, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06153 |
| Area of law | Contracts and Commercial |
| Week | Week ending October 24, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06153 |
| 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 | 1418 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Perez v Premier Home Health Care Servs., Inc., 2026 NY Slip Op 06153 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 21, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06153/
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