May 4, 2025

Judicial estoppel.

Under the doctrine of judicial estoppel, a party who has assumed a certain position in a prior legal proceeding and secured a judgment that endorses the position is precluded from taking a contrary position in another legal proceeding simply because the party's interests have changed.

Wilmington Trust, N.A. v. Kamal, NY Slip Op 02622 (2d Dep't April 30, 2025)

Here is the decision.