Legal Opinion

Falk v. Chittenden

New York Court of Appeals

Decided June 26, 2008PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Read, J.

In 2003, Robert Falk, in his capacity as a lieutenant in the City of Rye’s Police Department, commenced a disciplinary proceeding against Officer Timothy Chittenden pursuant to Civil Service Law § 75 and the Police Department’s Rules and Regulations. Falk, who supervised Chittenden, preferred five misconduct charges alleging insubordination by Chittenden toward another police lieutenant, Joseph Verille, in December 2002. Chittenden ultimately retained Jonathan Lovett, Esq. to represent him at the hearing on these charges.

Falk moved before the hearing officer to…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Merritt Hill Vineyards Inc. v. Windy Heights Vineyard, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
  2. New York Public Interest Research Group, Inc. v. CareyNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
  3. Tekni-Plex, Inc. v. Meyner & LandisNew York Court of Appeals · 1996
  4. Jamaica Public Service Co. v. AIU InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1998
  5. Falk v. ChittendenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Portfolio Recovery Associates., LLC v. KingNew York Court of Appeals · 2010
  2. Scopin v. GoolsbyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  3. Gabel v. GabelAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2012
  4. Scafuri v. DeMasoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
  5. In re the Estate of HarrisNew York Surrogate's Court · 2008

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