Legal Opinion
Kabia v. Koch
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided June 30, 2000PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*364OPINION OF THE COURT
Norman C. Ryp, J.
A. Issue
Whether alleged statements by the “Presiding Judge” in a virtual “arbitration,” a videotaped episode of “The People’s Court,” presided by “Judge” Edward I. Koch, is an arbitration under CPLR article 75? If so, is the “Judge” subject to arbitral immunity, privilege(s), absolute or qualified?. Socratic issues of first impression for the 21st century!
B. Facts and Procedural History
Defendant, Edward I. Koch, moves under CPLR 3212 for summary judgment dismissing the complaint. Claimant (also known as plaintiff), Idris Kabia, alleges he was libeled and…
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