April 22, 2019

A dismissed claim for injunctive relief.

Where a plaintiff's substantive claims are dismissed, its claim for injunctive relief must likewise be dismissed, as it does not constitute an independent cause of action.

Calderon v. Kenga Roo Realty LLC, NY Slip Op 02794 (1st Dep't April 11, 2019)

Here is the decision.

April 13, 2019

A dismissed defamation claim.

The statements are not actionable where the plaintiff fails to set forth the exact words complained of, and the time, place, and manner of the purported defamation.

Offor v. Mercy Med. Ctr., NY Slip Op 02663 (1st Dep't April 9, 2019)

Here is the decision.

April 12, 2019

Statutes of limitations.

Parties may contract for shorter limitations periods than those provided by statute, as long as the contractual limitations period is reasonable and in writing.

Jonas v. National Life Ins. Co., NY Slip Op 02662 (1st Dep't April 9, 2019)

Here is the decision.