City of Yonkers v. Otis Elevator Co.

MAHONEY, Circuit Judge:

This diversity case, acknowledged by all parties to be governed by New York law, arises out of the City of Yonkers’ (“Yonkers”) attempt to prevent a major employer within its borders, Otis Elevator Company (“Otis”), from moving out of the city. After Yonkers and the Yonkers Community Development Agency (the “Agency”) granted Otis various benefits, Otis stayed in the city for a number of years. However, the Otis facility was rendered uneconomical due to technological changes in the manufacture of elevators, Otis’ main product. Otis then left the city, ultimately selling…