Eunice C. Lee

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit circuit Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic) 18 signed orders read

Signed rulings

A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.

M.A. v. Rockland County Department of Health
21-551-cv · 2022-11-09
Appeal (appellants (plaintiffs -- parents challenging a school exclusion of unvaccinated children under the Free Exercise Clause)) Granted

“For the reasons set forth above, we VACATE in part as to the grant of summary judgment on the Free Exercise claim, REVERSE the district court's dismissal of Plaintiffs' claims, and REMAND for trial on the Free Exercise claim and for consideration of whether partial summary judgment for the Defendants is warranted on the remaining claims.”

In re George Washington Bridge Bus Station Development Venture LLC
21-2050-bk · 2023-04-10
Appeal (appellant (creditor and general contractor Tutor Perini Building Corp.)) Denied

“Thus, for the foregoing reasons, we AFFIRM the district court's judgment.”

Barnes v. City of New York
21-33 · 2023-05-22
Appeal (appellant (plaintiff Tommy Barnes, a Section 1983 fabricated-evidence claimant)) Granted in part

“For the reasons set forth above, we AFFIRM IN PART and VACATE IN PART the district court's dismissal of Barnes's claims and REMAND for further proceedings consistent with this Opinion.”

In re Purdue Pharma L.P.
22-110-bk(L) · 2023-05-30
Appeal (appellants (Debtors -- Purdue Pharma L.P. and allied plan-supporting parties)) Granted

“For the reasons set forth above, we REVERSE the district court's order holding that the Bankruptcy Code does not permit nonconsensual third-party releases of direct claims, and AFFIRM the bankruptcy court's approval of the Plan, including the modification made on March 10, 2022, and the case is REMANDED to the district court for such further proceedings as may be required, consistent with this opinion. We also AFFIRM the district court's denial of the Canadian Creditors' cross-appeal.”

Jones v. Goodrich Pump & Engine Control Systems, Inc.
20-2951 · 2023-11-21
Appeal (appellants (plaintiffs -- surviving family of two Army pilots killed in a helicopter crash)) Granted

“Accordingly, we VACATE and REMAND for the district court to determine the applicability of the military contractor defense and for further analysis consistent with this opinion.”

United States v. Reyes-Arzate
22-320-cr · 2024-01-30
Appeal (appellant (defendant Ivan Reyes-Arzate); defense counsel moved to withdraw under Anders and the government moved to dismiss on an appeal waiver) Moot / procedural

“Thus, we DEFER decision on the motions and ORDER assigned counsel to file a supplemental brief.”

Soukaneh v. Andrzejewski
21-2047-cv · 2024-08-12
Appeal (appellant (defendant Nicholas Andrzejewski, a police officer appealing the denial of qualified immunity)) Denied

“For the foregoing reasons, we AFFIRM the judgment of the district court and REMAND the case for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.”

Srour v. New York City
23-7549-cv · 2024-09-09
Appeal (appellants (defendants -- New York City and the NYPD Commissioner)) Moot / procedural

“For the reasons stated above, we VACATE the district court's judgment enjoining subsection 10-303(a)(2) of the New York City Administrative Code and its declaration that it is facially unconstitutional, DISMISS this appeal as moot, and REMAND to the district court with instructions to dismiss Srour's claims for injunctive and declaratory relief from New York City Administrative Code subsection 10-303(a)(2) as moot.”

United States v. Suquilanda
22-1197-cr · 2024-09-13
Appeal (appellant (defendant Manuel Antonio Suquilanda)) Denied

“The judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is AFFIRMED.”

1-800 Contacts, Inc. v. JAND, Inc. (Warby Parker)
22-1634-cv · 2024-10-08
Appeal (appellant (plaintiff 1-800 Contacts, Inc.)) Denied

“The judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is AFFIRMED.”

Gristina v. Merchan
22-1114-cv · 2025-03-12
Appeal (appellant (plaintiff Anna Gristina)) Denied

“For the reasons set forth above, we AFFIRM the district court's dismissal of Gristina's complaint.”

Toalombo Yanez v. Bondi
22-6267-ag · 2025-06-13
Petition for review (petitioner (Gladys Eudosia Toalombo Yanez, an applicant for cancellation of removal)) Denied

“For the foregoing reasons, the petition for review is DENIED.”

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