Bennett Loudon

The Fourth Department has reinstated a medical malpractice lawsuit against Crouse Health Hospital Inc., three doctors, and Neonatal Associates of Central New York.

A split state appellate court has vacated drug convictions and ordered a new trial because the judge failed to conduct an adequate inquiry into the defendant’s complaints about his attorney.

The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, has dismissed a weapon case because the police did not have probable cause for the arrest.

A New York state appeals court has reinstated sex abuse charges, rejecting a defense claim of a speedy trial violation.

Erie County attorney Jason A. Shear has been suspended from practicing law for two years.

An appeals court has reversed a New York State Court of Claims judge who dismissed a lawsuit against the New York State Thruway.

The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, has reversed murder and other convictions because the judge failed to give the jury proper instructions.

A state appeals court has reduced an assault conviction over insufficient evidence.

The Fourth Department has dismissed attempted rape and robbery convictions.

In a split decision, a state appeals court has reversed a lower court decision that granted a defense motion to suppress a handgun as evidence.