NY Appellate Division dismisses claims against Ivanka Trump in a $250M lawsuit filed by the state attorney general.
The ruling, encompassing five pages, stated that New York Attorney General Letitia James’ claims against Ivanka Trump were “time-barred,” leading to her dismissal as a defendant in the case.
According to the ruling, “The allegations against defendant Ivanka Trump do not support any claims that accrued after February 6, 2016. Thus, all claims against her should have been dismissed as untimely.”
A New York appeals court has not only dismissed claims against Ivanka Trump but also limited the time frame of certain claims against other defendants in the state attorney general’s $250 million lawsuit. While some claims were barred prior to early 2016 or before mid-2014, the court upheld the lower court judge’s decision to deny Trump’s motion to dismiss the case.
Furthermore, the attorney general filed the lawsuit last year after a lengthy investigation into the Trump Organization’s business practices. The suit alleges that the Trump family inflated their worth from 2011 to 2021, enabling them to secure loans and deals that were undeserved.
Former President Donald Trump has vehemently denied the allegations and accused the attorney general of pursuing a politically motivated “witch hunt” against him.
Trump’s attorney, Chris Kise, welcomed the ruling, calling it a step towards ending a case that should never have been filed. Kise expressed confidence that the true facts would reveal President Trump’s successful business empire and demonstrate his innocence.
The trial is scheduled to commence in October.
