Firm News

Partner Megan Murphy Obtains Summary Judgment

Megan Murphy recently secured dismissal, via summary judgment, on behalf of our client in a motor vehicle action venued in Kings County Supreme Court.  In this case arising from a three-vehicle collision, plaintiff alleged that he sustained serious and permanent injuries including those to his head, lower back, and neck.  He also claimed emotional damage, […]

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Partner Joseph Charchalis Obtains Summary Judgment

Joseph Charchalis secured summary judgment on liability for our client, a real estate holding entity, in a case venued in Suffolk County, Supreme Court.  In this case, which sought recovery for alleged damages arising from a slip-and-fall on ice, the plaintiff, a school bus driver, alleged that she fell in the parking lot of a […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Teri Scotto-Lavino

Teri Scotto-Lavino secured summary judgment on liability for our client, a rehabilitation center and skilled nursing facility, in a case venued in Bronx County Supreme Court.  In this case, which sought recovery for alleged medical negligence, Public Health Law violations, and negligent hiring and supervision, the elderly plaintiff alleged that she was caused to fall […]

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Summary Judgment and Dismissal Obtained by Adam Silverstone

Adam Silverstone obtained summary judgment and dismissal of a third-party complaint on behalf of our client, a school bus transportation company, in a personal injury matter pending in Supreme Court, Suffolk County. The action stemmed from an alleged motor vehicle accident involving the client’s school bus. Adam successfully demonstrated that the client was not a […]

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Partner James F. Murphy Obtains Summary Judgment

Partner James F. Murphy obtained summary judgment dismissing a complaint against our client, whom plaintiff attempted to hold personally liable under a purported personal guaranty of a corporate defendant’s lease obligations, including the payment of well over one-hundred thousand dollars that plaintiff claimed was due from the corporate defendant.  In dismissing the complaint, the Suffolk […]

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Dismissal Obtained by Caroline K. Hock

Caroline K. Hock secured a dismissal in Supreme Court, Queens County, on behalf of multiple clients, including a globally known transportation services provider, a national trucking company, and a regional retail company.  This personal injury action stemmed from an alleged motor vehicle accident involving our clients’ truck.  Caroline argued successfully that (1) plaintiff’s action was […]

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Summary Judgment & Dismissal of Complaint Obtained by John Horan

Senior Counsel John Horan obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff’s complaint in a case involving a slip-and-fall accident pending in Supreme Court, Westchester County. Our client, an office supply distributor, rented a water cooler to a business where the plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell due to a leak from the cooler. John argued […]

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Rebecca K. Devlin Obtains Summary Judgment

Partner Rebecca K. Devlin secured summary judgment in Supreme Court, Nassau County on liability, winning dismissal of the Complaint and all cross claims against our client, the owner of a rental vehicle.  Rebecca successfully demonstrated that our client was not a proper party and is immune from vicarious liability under the Graves Amendment. The plaintiff […]

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Teresa L. Staiano Honored by Huntington Chamber of Commerce

We are proud to share that our Associate, Teresa L. Staiano, was honored by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce at its annual Celebrates Long Island’s Young Professionals event—recognizing 30 outstanding individuals under the age of 30 who are making a meaningful impact across business, industry, and their communities. This distinguished recognition highlights emerging leaders from […]

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Summary Judgment Obtained by Teri Scotto-Lavino Under the Dram Shop Act

Teri Scotto-Lavino obtained summary judgment for our client, a bar/restaurant, in an action alleging liability pursuant to the Dram Shop Act.  In this case, venued in Richmond County Supreme Court, plaintiff was drinking with friends at our client’s establishment.  At closing time, on the way to another bar, plaintiff, as a passenger in one car, […]

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