Appellate Division, First Department · November 5, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06524
Hereford Ins. Co. v Orthopaedics, Spine & Sports Medicine LLP
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Holding The court held that res judicata bars the defendant’s coverage claims because they were or should have been raised in a prior action involving the same parties and issues. The court rejected the argument that the default judgment lacked preclusive effect merely because it was issued after an arbitration award.
The court’s words
res judicata acts to bar defendant's claims because both this action and the prior action involve plaintiff and defendant as adverse parties
2026 NY Slip Op 06524, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 5, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06524 |
| Area of law | Insurance |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06524 |
| 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 | 1796 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Hereford Ins. Co. v Orthopaedics, Spine & Sports Medicine LLP, 2026 NY Slip Op 06524 (Appellate Division, First Department, November 5, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06524/
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