Can he get out of facing sexual assault claims in New York?

Where this case stands

1. Court below

   Supreme Court: denied motion to dismiss claims except for the IIED claim related to Nevada acts.

2. This decision · Appeal

   Affirmed in part (claims in New York remain)

TL;DR

1. 1A woman accused Jason Miller of sexual assault, battery, and causing emotional distress in New York and Nevada.
2. 2The appellate court decided to dismiss the emotional distress claim related to Nevada but kept the New York claims.
3. 3This decision was made because the New York assault allegations were timely under the state's law.

Key issues

1. 1

   Did the New York court have jurisdiction over Jason Miller?

   Holding · Yes, the court found sufficient allegations of tortious conduct in New York to establish jurisdiction.

2. 2

   Were the claims of emotional distress, assault, and battery timely and actionable?

   Holding · Yes, for New York; they were timely under the Adult Survivor Act, but the Nevada claims were untimely.

3. 3

   Did res judicata bar the case due to a related custody case in Florida?

   Holding · No, the Florida case on custody and child support did not prevent this separate action on assault claims.

Why it matters

This decision impacts victims seeking justice for assaults that occurred years ago, especially in light of New York’s laws extending the time to file such claims.