Appellate Division, Second Department · October 28, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06288
Killerlane v Meagher & Meagher, P.C.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06288
Holding The court affirmed the denial of the defendants’ motions to dismiss, holding that the amended complaint sufficiently stated a cause of action for breach of contract and violations of Labor Law article 6. The court further determined that the alleged oral agreement regarding referral fees was not barred by the statute of frauds.
The court’s words
The essential elements of a cause of action to recover damages for breach of contract are the existence of a contract, the plaintiff's performance pursuant to the contract, the defendant's breach of its contractual obligations, and damages resulting from the breach
2026 NY Slip Op 06288, at the official text
the alleged referral fees may constitute wages within the meaning of the Labor Law
2026 NY Slip Op 06288, at the official text
the alleged oral agreement was not barred by the statute of frauds
2026 NY Slip Op 06288, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 28, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06288 |
| Area of law | Contracts and Commercial · Labor Law and Construction Accidents |
| Week | Week ending October 31, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06288 |
| 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 | 1567 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Killerlane v Meagher & Meagher, P.C., 2026 NY Slip Op 06288 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 28, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06288/
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