Appellate Term, First Department · October 15, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 51713[U]
Obah v Google Roblox & Roblox
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51713[U]
Holding The court reversed the dismissal of the complaint, reinstating the matter for a traverse hearing because the defendant’s sworn, nonconclusory denial of service raised a factual issue. Additionally, the court held that an endorsed complaint failing to adequately apprise the defendant of the action’s nature should not be dismissed outright, but rather the plaintiff should be directed to file a formal pleading.
The court’s words
defendant's sworn, nonconclusory denial was sufficient to dispute the veracity and/or content of the affidavit, requiring a traverse hearing
2026 NY Slip Op 51713[U], at the official text
the complaint should not be dismissed outright, but rather the plaintiff should be directed to serve and file a formal pleading
2026 NY Slip Op 51713[U], at the official text
| Court | Appellate Term, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 15, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 51713[U] |
| Area of law | Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51713[U] |
| 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 | 1298 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Obah v Google Roblox & Roblox, 2026 NY Slip Op 51713[U] (Appellate Term, First Department, October 15, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-51713-u/
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