Parties objecting to development projects have traditionally been immunized from liability for common law torts, such as malicious prosecution, abuse of process and tortious interference.

New York State tort law requires plaintiffs in malicious prosecution cases to prove four elements: That a legal proceeding was initiated against the plaintiff, that the proceeding ended with a ...

The opinion from the Appellate Division, First Department found that Black’s attorneys failed to substantiate the allegation ...

In a majority decision, the apex court also rules that malicious prosecution cannot arise from civil proceedings.

He alleged defamation, malicious prosecution, negligence, battery, and breach of privacy. At a summary trial, the judge dismissed his allegations regarding these torts and refused to recuse herself ...

A Salem County police officer has filed a federal lawsuit accusing police and prosecutors of malicious prosecution after his indictment for allegedly injuring his girlfriend’s child was ...

Horowitz’s lawsuit specifically accuses Henley, Azoff, and their legal representatives of malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and more. He is seeking punitive ...