New York Law Watch
Decisions filed in June 2026
For June 2026, Law Watch lists 20 indexable decisions dated June 4, 2026 to June 26, 2026 across 4 decision weeks.
24 decision records: 20 meet the substance floor; 4 records are held from search listings.
Every decision that passed Law Watch’s clean-text gates in June 2026, from the official reporter. Decisions that do not meet the substance floor are listed but not indexed.
June 26, 2026
- Merced v GEICO Ins. Agency, LLC2026 NY Slip Op 51311[U]
The court affirmed the dismissal of the complaint against the insurer because there is no privity of contract between the injured plaintiff and the tortfeasor’s insurer. Consequently, the plaintiff failed to state a cause of action as the statutory conditions for suing the insurer under Insurance Law § 3420 were not met.
June 17, 2026
- People v Hernandez2026 NY Slip Op 51301[U]
The Appellate Term affirmed the denial of the defendant’s motion to invalidate the People’s certificate of compliance, finding that the prosecution exercised due diligence under former CPL article 245 despite failing to follow up on a subpoena for Rikers Island calls. Consequently, the speedy trial clock was properly stopped by the statement of readiness, precluding dismissal of the accusatory instrument.
- One RX Chemist, Inc. v Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co.2026 NY Slip Op 51309[U]
The Appellate Term reversed the lower court’s denial of summary judgment, granting the insurer’s motion to dismiss the complaint. The court held that the insurer established a prima facie case by showing the plaintiff failed to appear for scheduled examinations under oath and did not raise a triable issue of fact.
- Ezeoke v Udom2026 NY Slip Op 51307[U]
The Appellate Term reversed the lower court’s dismissal of the complaint, finding that the plaintiff established a prima facie case for breach of contract based on the defendant’s admissions of landlord-tenant status and nonpayment. The court remitted the matter for an assessment of damages, rejecting the lower court’s finding that services rendered constituted payment in full.
- New Image Chiropractic, P.C. v Kemper Ins. Co.2026 NY Slip Op 51306[U]
The Appellate Term held that a default declaratory judgment against a different insurer had no res judicata or collateral estoppel effect because the plaintiff did not appear in that prior action. Additionally, the court denied the plaintiff’s cross-motion for summary judgment because it failed to submit evidence of the insurer’s address to prove timely mailing of claim forms.
- Jovanovic v Falsons Realty Corp.2026 NY Slip Op 51305[U]
The court reversed the lower court’s denial of summary judgment, granting the out-of-possession landlord’s motion to dismiss the complaint. The landlord owed no duty to repair the conveyor belt or basement floor as its contractual obligations were limited to keeping the premises leak-free, and the plaintiffs failed to prove the cause of the accident beyond speculation.
- Di Marco v New York City Off. of Comptroller2026 NY Slip Op 51304[U]
The court affirmed the order vacating a default judgment because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate proper service of process on the corporate defendant. Personal service on a corporation must be made to a person authorized by statute, and substitute service is insufficient to acquire jurisdiction.
- Mallek v Central Loan Admin. & Reporting (CENLAR)2026 NY Slip Op 51303[U]
The court reversed the lower court’s grant of summary judgment because the mortgage servicer failed to establish a prima facie case that its actions were justified under the contract or RPAPL 1308. Specifically, the servicer did not explain why it reimposed a previously waived hazard insurance requirement or why it could treat the property as abandoned while the plaintiff was actively litigating and paying taxes.
- Saliba v MHANY Mgt.2026 NY Slip Op 51302[U]
The Appellate Term affirmed the dismissal of a small claims action for breach of contract because the plaintiff failed to produce a lease or other contract. Furthermore, even assuming a breach of the implied warranty of habitability, the plaintiff could not recover consequential damages for food, furniture, and cleaning supplies.
June 12, 2026
- DeLoach v Assurant2026 NY Slip Op 51300[U]
The court affirmed the dismissal of the complaint because the plaintiff failed to establish that proper service of process was effectuated on the defendant. Since the affirmations of service did not demonstrate that the summons was delivered to an authorized agent of the correct entity, personal jurisdiction was never acquired.
- Cooper v Apostolic Gospel Church of Christ, Inc.2026 NY Slip Op 51299[U]
The court affirmed the denial of the plaintiff’s motion to set aside a small claims judgment, determining that the motion was untimely under CPLR 4405 and failed to demonstrate good cause for the delay. The court also clarified that CPLR 2221 does not permit reargument of a decision after trial.
- Big Apple Med. Group Corp. v MVAIC2026 NY Slip Op 51298[U]
The court affirmed the denial of summary judgment because the defendant failed to demonstrate that the vehicle was insured at the time of the accident. The evidence provided only showed insurance coverage at the time of registration, which was two months prior to the incident.
- American Package Co., Inc. v Postelnicu2026 NY Slip Op 51297[U]
The court affirmed the dismissal of a holdover proceeding because the landlord failed to serve the notice of petition and petition, constituting a jurisdictional defect that cannot be cured by CPLR 2001. The court held that CPLR 3012(d) does not permit an extension of time to serve process where no personal jurisdiction has been obtained over the respondents.
- Pushyk v Shiyanoff2026 NY Slip Op 51296[U]
The court affirmed the dismissal of the holdover petition, finding that the building was subject to rent stabilization because evidence supported a finding that a rear bedroom had been occupied as a separate residential unit, bringing the total to six units. Consequently, the landlords failed to meet their burden of proving an exemption and failed to serve the specific notices required for eviction under the Rent Stabilization Code.
- Cruz v Carannante2026 NY Slip Op 51295[U]
The appeal is dismissed because the lower court’s order staying the proceeding was based on a request for relief made without a proper notice of cross motion. Consequently, the order is not appealable as of right under CPLR 5701, and the court declined to grant leave to appeal.
- Shpigel v Staten Is. Univ. Hosp.2026 NY Slip Op 51294[U]
The Appellate Term reversed the dismissal of the small claims action because the lower court’s finding that the hospital had issued refunds on two bills failed to render substantial justice, given the evidence that the plaintiff only received a single check. The court awarded the plaintiff the full overpayment amount on the condition that he return the single check he had already received to the defendants.
June 4, 2026
- Water’s Edge 32 Limited Partnership v Bailey2026 NY Slip Op 51292[U]
The Appellate Term affirmed the lower court’s judgment awarding possession to the landlord because the tenant breached the lease by repeatedly refusing access for necessary repairs. The court held that the tenant’s failure to seek leave for discovery prior to trial precluded her from presenting security camera footage.
- Sialiano v Costco Wholesale2026 NY Slip Op 51291[U]
The judgment dismissing the small claims action was affirmed because the plaintiff failed to meet the burden of proving the amount of damages. The plaintiff did not provide expert testimony or two itemized repair estimates for the unrepaired vehicle damage.
- People v Bruner2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U]
The court reversed the convictions and dismissed the simplified traffic informations because the People failed to serve the requested supporting depositions. The defendant’s motion to dismiss was deemed timely because it was made before the commencement of the trial, as no arraignment had occurred.
- Hernandez v Lakeview Arms Apts.2026 NY Slip Op 51289[U]
The Appellate Term affirmed the dismissal of the small claims action, finding that substantial justice was done because the tenant admitted to causing damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. The court held that the property manager’s credible testimony regarding repair costs was sufficient to justify retaining the security deposit, even without itemized bills, given the small amount involved.
Also decided
- 975 Washington Property, LLC v Sanchez 2026 NY Slip Op 51312[U] June 26, 2026
- Johnson v Highlawn Moving & Stor., Inc. 2026 NY Slip Op 51310[U] June 26, 2026
- Morgan v Caesar 2026 NY Slip Op 51308[U] June 17, 2026
- People v Harper 2026 NY Slip Op 51293[U] June 12, 2026