Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempt to Void Release Based on Fraud
- Jan 5 2026
By: Jeffrey M. Haber It is well settled that a “valid release constitutes a complete bar to an action on a claim which is the subject of the release.”[1] “[A] release …
Posts Tagged ‘ CPLR 3211(a)(5) ’
Release in Settlement Agreement Bars Class Action To Recover Damages For Certain Rent Overcharges
- Aug 4 2025
By: Jeffrey M. Haber This Blog has written frequently about the substance and scope of general releases.[1] In New York, “a valid release constitutes a complete bar to an action …
Res Judicata Barred Subsequent Action To Quiet Title Because It Involved Essentially The Same Causes of Action As Asserted In An Earlier Action
- Mar 8 2025
By: Jeffrey M. Haber Previously, this Blog examined the doctrine of res judicata (here, here, here and here). Under the doctrine, a party may not litigate a claim where a judgment on …
