Federal Lawsuit Against Andrew Cuomo Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, stating that the arguments presented were politically motivated. The lawsuit was filed by Daniel Arbeeny, whose father died after being admitted to a nursing home under a March 2020 directive that mandated facilities accept COVID-19 patients. Cuomo's camp celebrated the dismissal, asserting that the case was part of a broader political attack, and highlighted previous investigations by the DOJ and the Manhattan District Attorney that also cleared him. The judge's reasoning for the dismissal will be outlined in a forthcoming memorandum. Cuomo's legal victory comes amid speculation about his potential political comeback, particularly concerning a possible run for mayor if current Mayor Eric Adams is ousted. The lawsuit's dismissal adds to Cuomo's recent legal wins concerning the controversial nursing home policies during the pandemic.