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Karoon v. Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, P.C.

Citation: 426 F. App'x 20Docket: No. 10-2712-cv

Court: Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; July 12, 2011; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Appellants challenge a judgment from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment. The appellate court reviews this decision de novo, as established in Fed. Ins. Co. v. Am. Home Assurance Co., 639 F.3d 557, 566 (2d Cir. 2011). After examining the record, the appellate court affirms the district court's judgment, agreeing with the reasons articulated in the lower court's opinion. The judgment is therefore affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Judgment

Application: The appellate court affirms the district court's judgment, agreeing with the reasons articulated in the lower court's opinion, indicating no error in the summary judgment decision.

Reasoning: After examining the record, the appellate court affirms the district court's judgment, agreeing with the reasons articulated in the lower court's opinion.

Standard of Review for Summary Judgment

Application: The appellate court reviews the district court's grant of summary judgment de novo, meaning it considers the matter anew, giving no deference to the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The appellate court reviews this decision de novo, as established in Fed. Ins. Co. v. Am. Home Assurance Co., 639 F.3d 557, 566 (2d Cir. 2011).