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  • 22 CPS Owner LLC v. Jason Carter, et al.

    Successfully represented owner of building in recovering $20 million apartment by proving it was exempt from rent stabilization despite registration of apartment as rent-stabilized, existence of rent-stabilized lease, and long term occupancy by tenant . Prevailed on motion for summary judgment...

  • Bah v. City of New York, et al.
    Sep 23, 2013

    The firm represents the Estate of Mohamed Bah, who was fatally shot in his home by NYPD officers on September 25, 2012. The actions leading up to Bah's death began when Bah's mother Hawa, who was visiting from Guinea, grew concerned that her son was seriously depressed after he acted uncharacteristically...

  • Blatt v. City of New York, et al.
    Apr 18, 2015

    The firm represented seven New York City police sergeants who sat for the Promotion to Lieutenant's exam administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services ("DCAS"), on April 18, 2015. The sergeants alleged that DCAS failed to provide proper notice of the subject areas...

  • Borrelli v. The City of New York, et al.
    Apr 29, 2014

    On April 29, 2014, during police officer training at Rodman's Neck, NYPD Officer Brendan Cronin attended a lunch, and then a post-training get together, with fellow police officers and trainers where he consumed alcohol at a local bar. Later that evening, while driving home, an intoxicated Mr. Cronin...

  • Burberry Limited v. Willspring Holdings LLC, et al.

    Obtained Yellowstone injunction and successfully preserved long-term tenancy of prominent retailer where landlord sought termination based on building violations.

  • Chamberlain v. City of White Plains, et al.
    Nov 19, 2011

    The firm represents Kenneth Chamberlain, Jr., the son of Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr., who was fatally shot on the night of November 19, 2011 in his apartment by officers with the White Plains, NY police department. On that evening, White Plains police officers responded to an accidental activation...

  • Chappaqua Station

    Conifer Realty, LLC is an affordable housing developer who has alleged that certain Town of New Castle officials have acted in a way that has made unavailable affordable fair housing apartments in the Town. These actions are contrary to the obligation of affirmatively furthering fair housing...

  • Clovis Oncology Derivative Litigation -Important Settlement Information-
    Feb 26, 2018

    On February 26, 2018, the parties in the action Solak v. Barrett, et al. (Clovis Derivative Litigation), CA No. 2017-0362-JRS, filed a Stipulation of Compromise and Settlement (the “Settlement”) [CLICK HERE TO VIEW SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT], which sets forth the terms and conditions for the proposed settlement and dismissal with prejudice of the action, subject to review and approval by the Court pursuant to Court of Chancery Rule 23.1 and upon notice of the current stockholders of Clovis Oncology, Inc. (“Clovis” or the “Company”) [CLICK HERE TO VIEW NOTICE].

    On March 9, 2018, Vice Chancelor Slights of the Delaware Court of Chancery entered a scheduling order which set a date to consider approval of the Settlement (the “Settlement Hearing”), which shall be held on May 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., in the Court of Chancery, Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, 500 North King Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. At the Settlement Hearing, the Court will: (a) determine whether the proposed Settlement, on the terms and conditions provided for in the Settlement Agreement, is fair, reasonable, and adequate and in the best interests of Clovis and its current stockholders; (b) determine whether the Court should finally approve the Settlement and enter the Order and Final Judgment as provided in the Settlement, dismissing the Action with prejudice and extinguishing and releasing the Released Claims; (c) hear and determine any objections to the proposed Settlement; (d) determine whether the Court should approve Plaintiff’s Fee and Expense Application; and (e) rule on such other matters as the Court may deem appropriate. [CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHEDULING ORDER].

    Clovis shareholders with questions about the Settlement should contact Newman Ferrara partner Jeffrey M. Norton at (212) 619-5400 or by email at jnorton@nfllp.com.

  • Empire State Building Company LLC v. Brennan Beer Gorman/Architects, LLP

    Successfully represented commercial tenant in defense of nonpayment case (and related Supreme Court litigation), resulting in waiver of hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent.

  • Favors, et al. v. Cuomo, et al.

    The firm represents minority voters challenging the 2012 redistricting of the New York State Senate, Assembly, and Congressional districts. The state did not adopt a plan of its own to reapportion the Congressional districts for New York in time, so a three judge court created its own plan for Congress...

  • Glover v. National Basketball Association, Inc., et al.

    The firm represents Warren Glover, a former Lieutenant Commander with the NYPD and Director of Security for the NBA. Mr. Glover was fired from his position with the NBA Security Department, despite outstanding performance evaluations throughout his decade-long tenure, as a result of his efforts...

  • Gomez v. City of New York

    The firm represents Warner Gomez, a New York City police officer who was lured by two NYPD colleagues to a location where one officer used his department issued pepper spray to assault and batter Mr. Gomez. Following the attack, Mr. Gomez was dissuaded by supervisors from reporting the incident...

  • Hardwick v. Geno Auriemma, et al.

    The firm represents Kelley Hardwick, a law school graduate and former NYPD undercover narcotics detective, who has filed a lawsuit against Coach Geno Auriemma, USA Basketball, and the NBA for gender discrimination arising out of an incident in Russia in 2009. In particular, the complaint alleges...

  • I Star Tara LLC v. FKF Madison Group Owner LLC

    Partner of firm acted as receiver of One Madison Park condominium development, protecting the asset and overseeing development and construction of the property.

  • In re Gateway Plaza Residents Litigation In re Gateway Plaza Residents' Litigation, Index No. 651023/2014
    Jun 13, 2014

    This class action was filed on behalf of current and former Gateway Plaza residents against Marina Towers Associates, L.P., a development company and landlord owned by the LeFrak Organization, and its management company, Gateway Residential Management LLC (collectively "Defendants")...

  • In The Times: On New Kitchen Counters
    Feb 6, 2014

    New countertops would be considered an apartment improvement, which means the landlord can raise your monthly rent by 1/60th or 1/40th of the cost, depending on the size of your building. So if the new counters and the installation totaled $2,000, the landlord could raise your rent by as much as $50 a month...

  • Jones, et al. v. City of Yonkers, et al.

    The firm represents residents of the Father Pat Carroll Green community in Yonkers, New York. The complaint alleges that the city and other defendants deliberately denied the plaintiffs an opportunity to live in an integrated community by engaging in racial steering, a violation of the constitution...

  • Krupp Kommunications, Inc. v. 636 Sixth Avenue Owner LLC

    Successfully represented commercial tenant in breach of lease case which resulted in issuance of termination notice. Obtained withdrawal of termination notice and reinstatement of lease.

  • Kuchma v. The City of New York, et al.
    May 29, 2016

    The firm represents Justin Kuchma, who was physically and sexually abused by a correction officer on May 29, 2016, while awaiting trial at Rikers Island. Mr. Kuchma protested the use of a racial slur used by the correction officer directed at another inmate. The officer retaliated against Mr. Kuchma...

  • Lenhas Realty LLC v. Simpson Concourse Realty Corp.

    Successfully represented owner in holdover proceeding based on non-payment of rent. Successfully defended traverse hearing, prevailed on motion to dismiss, and recovered possession of premises for owner.

  • Lennen v. Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., et a
    May 20, 2016

    This class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Lennen v. Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., et al., 6:16-cv-0855), was filed on behalf of purchasers of Marriott timeshare interests in Marriott's points-based Marriott Vacation Club program...

  • Invicta Pro Diver Watch Product Defect Case Newman Ferrara Files Class Action Against Invicta Watch Company of America, Inc. for Marketing and Selling Defective "Pro Diver" Watches That Lack Water Resistance
    Nov 22, 2016

    NEW YORK, November 23, 2016 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that the firm filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Invicta Watch Company of America, Inc. ("Invicta") on behalf of purchasers of the Invicta Pro...

  • Zynga Inc. Securities Litigation Newman Ferrara LLP Appointed Co-Lead Counsel in Suit against Zynga Inc.
    Jul 31, 2012

    Newman Ferrara LLP today announced that it was appointed Co-Lead counsel with the firm Berman DeValerio in the securities class action captioned In re Zynga Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 12-cv-04007-JSW, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Newman Ferrara client and...

  • Perry v. FirstCity Financial Corporation et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against FirstCity Financial Corporation
    Jan 30, 2013

    NEW YORK, January 30, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a class action lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 8259) on behalf of shareholders of FirstCity Financial Corporation ("FirstCity") (Nasdaq: FCFC) concerning the proposed...

  • Lombardo v. Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.
    Sep 6, 2021

    NEW YORK, September 6, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a class action lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 7843) on behalf of shareholders of Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. ("Hudson City") (Nasdaq: HCBK) concerning the proposed...

  • Saleemi v. Complete Genomics, Inc., et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Purchasers of Complete Genomics, Inc. Common Stock
    Oct 1, 2012

    NEW YORK--Oct. 1--Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a class action lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 7920) on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of Complete Genomics Inc. ("Complete Genomics") concerning the proposed acquisition of Complete...

  • Hughes v. KIT digital, Inc., et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Purchasers of KIT digital, Inc.
    Dec 18, 2012

    Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 1:12-cv-9210) against KIT digital, Inc. ("KIT") and certain of KIT's officers and directors for violations of federal securities laws. On November...

  • Vu Tran v. Blackberry Limited, et. al, Newman Ferrara LLP Files Securities Class Action Against BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY) and Advises Investors of December 3, 2013 Lead Plaintiff Deadline
    Nov 8, 2013

    Newman Ferrara LLP announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the Unites States District Court, Southern District of New York against BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY) ("BlackBerry" or the "Company") and certain of its executive officers, alleging violations of federal securities laws. The case...

  • Newman v. Moffett, et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Shareholder Derivative Action Against the Board of Directors of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
    Dec 28, 2012

    NEW YORK, December 28, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a shareholder derivative action in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 8156) against the of directors of Freeport-McMoRan Coppr & Gold Inc. ("Freeport") in connection with...

  • Newman v. Moffett, et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Shareholder Derivative Action Against the Board of Directors of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
    Dec 28, 2012

    NEW YORK, December 28, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a shareholder derivative action in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 8156) against the of directors of Freeport-McMoRan Coppr & Gold Inc. ("Freeport") in connection with...

  • Newman v. Moffett, et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Shareholder Derivative Action Against the Board of Directors of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
    Dec 28, 2012

    NEW YORK, December 28, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a shareholder derivative action in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 8156) against the of directors of Freeport-McMoRan Coppr & Gold Inc. ("Freeport") in connection with...

  • Ho v. Whitman, et al. Newman Ferrara LLP Files Shareholder Derivative Action Against the Board of Directors of Hewlett-Packard Company.
    Jan 22, 2013

    NEW YORK, January 22, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a shareholder derivative action in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Mateo (Case No. 519336) against the board of directors of Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP") in connection...

  • Ophthotech Deriv. Litigation - Important Settlement Information
    Dec 14, 2018

    On December 1, 2018, the parties in the action Carlos Alonso Cano v. David R. Guyer M.D. et al. (Ophthotech Deriv. Litigation), Index. No. 650601/2018, filed a Stipulation of Compromise and Settlement (the “Settlement”) [CLICK HERE TO VIEW SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT], which sets forth the terms and...

  • OvaScience, Inc. Derivative Litigation - Important Settlement Information
    Jun 12, 2018

    On June 4, 2018, the parties in the action Fulton v. Dipp, et al. (OvaScience Derivative Litigation), Index. No. 1:17-cv-0869, filed a Stipulation of Compromise and Settlement (the “Settlement”) [CLICK HERE TO VIEW SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT], which sets forth the terms and conditions for the proposed...

  • Plaza Accessory Owner, LP v. CPS Hospitality LLC d/b/a The Oakroom

    Represented commercial landlord in "Yellowstone" action based on breach of live music and dancing provision of lease and loud noise issues. Prevailed on motion and hearing to vacate "Yellowstone" injunction and recovered possession of premises for the landlord.

  • Plazza v. Airbnb, Inc.
    Feb 11, 2016

    On February 11, 2016, Newman Ferrara filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Airbnb, Inc. ("Airbnb" or the "Company) for violations of New York law. The lawsuit, entitled Plazza v. Airbnb, Inc., 16-cv-01085, alleges that Airbnb has engaged...

  • Edmans v. Hurt, et al. Preliminary Approval of Settlement Announced In Shareholder Derivative Action Against the Board of Directors of Bazaarvoice, Inc.
    Mar 12, 2013

    Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that on September 23, 2014, in the matter entitled, Edmans v. Hurt et al., Case No. D-1-GN-13-000874 (the "Action"), the Texas State District Court for Travis County, Texas entered an “Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement of Shareholder Derivative Action and...

  • Quest Diagnostics Privacy Breach
    Nov 16, 2015

    On November 16, 2015, the firm filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Quest Diagnostics, Inc. ("Quest") and others for their role in a massive breach of patient privacy.The lawsuit, entitled Jane Doe v. Quest Diagnostics, Inc...

  • Ralph S. Janvey, as Receiver for the Receivership Assets and Records of Stanford International Bank, Ltd., et al. v. 330 Madison Company LLC

    Successfully defended landlord on Yellowstone action brought by tenant (affiliated with convicted ponzi -schemer R. Allen Stanford). Obtained denial of Yellowstone motion and recovered property for landlord ...

  • Romain et al., v. Seabrook et al. (COBA)
    May 17, 2017

    Together with the Seelig Law Offices, Newman Ferrara represents current and former members of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association ("COBA") who have brought this action derivatively on behalf of the COBA General Fund and the COBA Annuity Fund-- two investment funds overseen by the COBA...

  • Saleemi v. Complete Genomics, Inc., et al.
    Oct 1, 2012

    NEW YORK--Oct. 1--Newman Ferrara LLP announced today that it filed a class action lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 7920) on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of Complete Genomics Inc. ("Complete Genomics") concerning the proposed acquisition of Complete...

  • Satellite Asset Management, L.P. v. Fifth Avenue Building Co.

    Successfully represented commercial tenant in dispute with the landlord to recover a multi-million dollar security deposit. Prevailed on motion for summary judgment, appeal of motion to Appellate Division and denial of leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals by Appellate Division.

  • Squicciarini v. City of Yonkers, et al.

    The firm represents 23 year old Yonkers resident Danny Squicciarini. The complaint alleges that in April 2011 Mr. Squicciarini was in his car in a grocery store parking lot when two men in an unmarked S.U.V. blocked him in, ordered him out of his car and illegally searched his vehicle...

  • Sugar Hill Property Vehicle I, LLC v. Ashley

    Successfully represented landlord in eviction of long-term occupant claiming tenancy rights from rent-stabilized apartment. Prevailed on motion for summary judgment and obtained possessory judgment...

  • Toman, et al, v. 1150 LLC

    Successfully represented tenants association in obtaining rent-stabilization rights for tenants in building where landlord was seeking to recover possession based on theory that tenants were month-to-month. Prevailed on preliminary injunction hearing and motion for summary judgment.

  • Tourneau, LLC v. 53rd and Madison Tower Development

    Successfully represented prominent commercial retail tenant in action to void commercial lease based on Rule Against Perpetuities. Case settled, resulting in renegotiation of lease terms on favorable grounds for tenant.

  • TR 39th Street Land Corp. v. Landau Imports, Ltd.

    Successfully represented commercial landlord in holdover proceeding where tenant claimed lease amendment did not authorize termination. Prevailed on motion for summary judgment, obtaining possessory judgment and substantial monetary judgment and attorneys' fees...

  • Zuckerbrod, et al. v. 355 Company LLC, et al.

    Successfully defended owners and managing agent of several buildings from multi-million dollar claims from shareholders claiming breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, and conversion. Prevailed on motion for summary judgment, dismissing all claims; reargument of motion denied...

  • Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Derivative Litigation
    Dec 5, 2023

    On December 5, 2023, the parties in the action Adrian Dominican Sisters, et al. v. Smith, et al., Case No. A-23-882774-B, filed a Verified Stockholder Derivative Complaint (the “Complaint”) [LINK TO COMPLAINT] in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada....

  • Ring Energy, Inc. Derivative Litigation – Important Settlement Information
    Jun 7, 2022

    On May 26, 2022, the parties in the action Solak v. Rochford, et al. (Ring Derivative Litigation), No. 3:19-cv-00410-MMD-CSD, filed a Stipulation of Compromise and Settlement (the “Settlement”) [CLICK HERE TO VIEW SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT], which sets forth the terms and conditions for the proposed...

  • Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. Derivative Litigation – Important Settlement Information
    Apr 24, 2023

    On March 21, 2023, the parties in the action Solak v. Mates, et al. (Intra-Cellular Derivative Litigation), Index No. 652377/2022, filed an Amended Stipulation of Compromise and Settlement (the “Settlement”) [CLICK HERE TO VIEW SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT], which sets forth the terms and conditions for...

  • Denali Therapeutics, Inc. Derivative Litigation – Important Settlement Information
    Feb 19, 2021

    On January 13, 2021, the parties in the action Solak v. Sato, et al. (Denali Derivative Litigation), C.A. No.: 2020-0775-JTL, filed a Stipulation of Compromise and Settlement (the “Settlement”) [CLICK HERE TO VIEW SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT], which sets forth the terms and conditions for the proposed...