KABIA v. KOCH


186 Misc.2d 363 (2000)

713 N.Y.S.2d 250

IDRIS KABIA, Claimant, v. EDWARD KOCH, Defendant.

Civil Court, New York County.

June 30, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gabriel J. Fischbarg, New York City, for defendant.

Idris Kabia, claimant pro se.


OPINION OF THE COURT

NORMAN C. RYP, J.

A. Issue

Whether alleged statements by the "Presiding Judge" in a virtual "arbitration," a videotaped episode of "The People's Court," presided by "Judge" Edward I. Koch, is an arbitration under CPLR article 75? If so, is the "Judge" subject to arbitral immunity, privilege(s), absolute or qualified? Socratic issues of first impression for the 21st...

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