Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

Levin v. Kitsis

Weak Evidence Defeats Summary Judgment Motion Concerning Developmental Property

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

The following e-filed papers read herein: NYSCEF Doc Nos. Notice of Motion/Order to Show Cause/Petition/Cross Motion and Affidavits (Affirmations)    17-34 Opposing Affidavits (Affirmations)  3 Reply Affidavits (Affirmations)          16 Sur-Reply Affidavits (Affirmations)   37 Upon the foregoing papers, defendants Oscar Kitsis and his wife, Ada Kitsis (collectively, the Kitsis Defendants), and Avenue R. Condominium LLC (R LLC) (collectively, Moving Defendants) move (in motion sequence [mot. seq.] 24) for an order, pursuant to CPLR 3212, granting them summary judgment dismissing the amended complaint with prejudice or, alternatively, striking plaintiffs’ jury demand (NYSCEF Doc No. 17).1 Background The amended complaint, filed in April 2013, alleges that “Plaintiffs bring this action to recover damages arising out of fraudulent real estate transactions, conspiracy, deceptive business practice, unjust enrichment and other wrongful acts committed by the Defendant[s]” (NYSCEF Doc No. 27 at 1). Specifically, the amended complaint alleges that this action involves the development of a residential building with 12 condominium units with building parking at 1824 East 17th Street in Brooklyn (Building), which Building was owned by the developer of the project, Homecrest Building Development, LLC (Homecrest) (id. at

12 and 14). The amended complaint describes plaintiffs Googla Imports, Inc. (Googla) as “in business, among other things, of providing services, labor and/or material for construction of the condominium [B]uilding…” (id. at 4). ABC Funding, LLC (ABC), Mobil Food Vendors, LLC (Mobil) and Progressive 1, Inc. (Progressive) are similarly described as “in business, among other things, of providing services, labor and/or material for construction of the Building…” (id. at

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
New York Legal Awards 2024
September 05, 2024
New York, NY

The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.


Learn More
GlobeSt. Women of Influence (WOI) 2024
July 22, 2024 - July 24, 2024
Lake Tahoe, CA

GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.


Learn More
African Legal Awards 2024
September 06, 2024
Johannesburg

The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY-PERTH AMBOY-NJ

Company Description CourtLaw Injury Lawyers is an established Personal Injury Law Firm with its primary office located in Perth Amboy, New J...


Apply Now ›
Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow LLP is a highly regarded legal firm based in Edison, New Jersey. The firm specializes in medical malpractice and per...


Apply Now ›
Associate Professor or Professor of Law

The George Washington University Law School invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty appointments, at the rank of A...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs
Lawyers of Distinction
06/27/2024
The American Lawyer

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
SMGQ Law
06/21/2024
Daily Business Review

Full Page Announcement


View Announcement ›
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari
06/14/2024
New Jersey Law Journal

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
Go to Professional Announcements