Appellate Division, Second Department · October 21, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06159
Sapp-Gooding v Kreindler & Kreindler, LLP
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06159
Holding The court affirmed the denial of the motion to dismiss the legal malpractice claim, finding that the plaintiffs stated a cause of action and raised triable issues of fact regarding the continuous representation doctrine tolling the statute of limitations. Additionally, the court upheld the extension of time to serve the summons with notice in the interest of justice.
The court’s words
the plaintiffs have a cause of action alleging legal malpractice
2026 NY Slip Op 06159, at the official text
the plaintiffs raised questions of fact as to whether there was a mutual understanding of the need for further representation
2026 NY Slip Op 06159, at the official text
the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in granting the plaintiffs' motion pursuant to CPLR 306-b
2026 NY Slip Op 06159, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 21, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06159 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending October 24, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06159 |
| 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 | 1424 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Sapp-Gooding v Kreindler & Kreindler, LLP, 2026 NY Slip Op 06159 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 21, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06159/
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