Epstein Secrets

pt the relevant rule of New York landlord-tenant law for purposes of deciding the remaining issue in this dis- pute, and hold that, consistent with New York law, OFM was entitled to arbitrarily withhold its consent to Epstein's request to sublet the Premises to Fisher. Even assum- ing OFM had a hidden a

d in part and denied in part. I. Federal Courts .3=409 In diversity action, federal court sitting in New York must apply New York law, including New York's choice-of-law rules. 2. Contracts e=s144 Under New York's choice-of-law rules, when court is construing meaning of con- tract, court should apply

t may not be introduced to create ambiguity. Arthur M. Handler, Whitman & Ransom, New York City, for plaintiff. Elliot Silverman, Cold & Wachtel, New York City, for defendant. ORDER CONBOY, District Judge: We have before us an action for breach of contract. Plaintiff Michael R. Stroll ("Stroll") see

rder, the proceedings should be stayed pending the adjudication of the first-filed action. (sac) (Entered: 10/16/2002) 10/09/2002 13 AFFIDAVIT of Dayle Davison by Citibank, N.A. in opposition to [7-1] motion for an order, pun. to Rules 1, 12 and 13(a) of the FRCP, dismissing the Complaint, [7-2] motion for

parties' written and oral arguments, I will deny the defendants' motions to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and to transfer this case to New York. Further, I find that the amended complaint adequately states claims of breach of fiduciary duty and negligent misrepresentation. Finally, I will g

claims, and instead shall look to Virgin Islands law to determine whether the plaintiffs have stated claims cognizable in this jurisdiction. 2. New York's 'Martin Act Does Not Apply to this Lawsuit The defendants aver that the Martin Act, New York General Business section 352 et seq., bars the plainti

(Count V). The plaintiffs seek rescission of the promissory note and punitive damages (Counts VI and VII). (Am. Compl. III 45-68.) In April 1999, Dayle Davison ["Davison"], Vice President of Citibank in New York and Epstein's private banker, and other Citibank employees telephoned Epstein while he was in t

zedr and existing under the laws of the State of New York, withrits principal place of business at The Villard House, 45744adison Avenue, New York, New York 10022. 5. Defendant, Ohislaine Maxwell ("Maxwell"), is, upon information and belief, a resident.snd citizen of the State of New York, and at all

that defendants were acting in plaintiffs' best interests. For example, it is alleged that in conversations between April 29, 1999 and May 2, 1999, Dayle Davison, a Vice President of Citibank in the Private Banking Division, called Epstein to introduce him to an "exceptional investment opportunity." (Compl.