Opinion Excerpt

Mistretta v Akashic Books, Ltd. 2026 NY Slip Op 04939 August 12, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. Salvatore Mistretta, appellant, v Akashic Books, Ltd., respondent. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on August 12, 2026 2023-11433, (Index No. 613328/23)