Elof Hansson USA Inc. v Edwin Perne

On June 21, 2012, in Elof Hansson USA Inc. v Edwin Perne, Index 51648/2012 (Sup.Ct., Westchester Co., June 21, 2012) (Giacomo, J.), Kucker, Marino, Winiarsky, & Bittens, LLP achieved an Order granting plaintiff Elof Hansson’s motion, by order to show cause, for an Order of Replevin which orders defendant Perne to return possession of the BMW automobile solely owned by Elof Hansson.

320 W. 13th St., LLC v Wolf Shevack, Inc.

On July 23, 2012, in 320 W. 13th St., LLC v. Wolf Shevack, Inc., Index 603730/07 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. July 23, 2012) (Kenney, J.), Kucker, Marino, Winiarsky, & Bittens, LLP won an Order denying defendants’ motion to strike plaintiff’s complaint for alleged failure to satisfy defendants’ demand for a bill of particulars, and granting plaintiff’s motion for a CPLR 3126 order requiring defendants to comply with plaintiff’s discovery demands.

Malafis et al. v. Shannon

On May 2, 2002, in Malafis et al. v. Shannon, Index No. L&T 101887/01 (Civ. Ct. Kings Co., May 2, 2002) (Marton, J.H.C.), a notable ruling was issued recognizing the right of an owner to recover a rent stabilized apartment for use by his son. Kucker, Marino, Winiarsky, & Bittens, LLP represented the landlord/owner in this owner-occupancy summary holdover case. Ultimately, the court held that the landlord had proved his prima facie case and owners were entitled to possession of rent stabilized apartment unit for use by owners’ son. The court determined the landlord established good faith since eviction was sought with honest intention and desire to gain possession of the subject premises for use by their son. The availability of other apartments renting for higher sums did not establish lack of good faith. Court also explained that owner was not required to occupy an apartment that was not controlled and thus diminish its income.