Opinion ID: 2469348
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 18

Heading: Motion to Amend the Judgment and Replead

Text: We generally review motions for reconsideration under an abuse of discretion standard. See Devlin v. Transp. Commc'n Int'l Union, 175 F.3d 121, 131-32 (2d Cir.1999). However, a denial of leave to amend that is based on a legal interpretation, such as for futility, is reviewed de novo. See Gorman v. Consol. Edison Corp., 488 F.3d 586, 592 (2d Cir. 2007); Littlejohn v. Artuz, 271 F.3d 360, 362 (2d Cir.2001). The District Court erred in denying L-7's motion for leave to replead its bad faith negotiation claim based on futility. [18] However, in light of our finding that Count III stated a claim for relief, this error was harmless because that Count of L-7's April 17, 2009 Complaint is reinstated.