Associate Stephen Macho obtained summary judgment in an assault action venued in New York County Supreme Court. In this case, the plaintiff alleged that he was assaulted by a group of assailants while walking in front of a building that was subleased by our client for use as a pop-up art store that was hosting […]
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Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that associate Caroline Hock has been selected as a Rising Star to the Super Lawyers list of Top Women Lawyers of 2024. Caroline was named a Rising Star in the New York Metro region within the practice area of Insurance Coverage. Published as a special supplement […]
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Associate Teresa Staiano secured a complete victory for our client relating to the purchase of an allegedly defective computer. In this case, venued in Orange District Court in Orange, Massachusetts, the plaintiff sought damages for the cost of the computer, alleged personal injury, lost time, and lost business opportunities. After filing a motion to dismiss, […]
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Caroline K. Hock obtained summary judgment in an insurance coverage action on behalf of our client, a large insurance carrier. In this case, venued in Queens County Supreme Court, the insured sought insurance coverage pursuant to a condominium owner’s policy of insurance that was issued by the carrier, relative to a personal injury action. In […]
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Partner David Metzger obtained summary judgment in a negligent security case venued in Essex County, New Jersey. In this case, the plaintiff was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries after exiting an elevator in a public housing authority building in the early morning hours. Lewis Johs represented the contracted security company. The assailant was never identified […]
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Senior Counsel Dennis C. Valet prevailed before the Appellate Division, First Department, affirming the trial court’s decision to enforce a settlement agreement. In the underlying personal injury action, venued in Bronx County, the parties settled all claims through mediation. Because the mediation was virtual, however, the post-mediation memo prepared by the mediator was never executed […]
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Senior Counsel John Horan successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of all claims against our client, an importer of heavy equipment. In this case, venued in Kings County Supreme Court, the plaintiff alleged that she sustained injuries to her hands as a result of being burned by a commercial laundry folding machine. Following oral argument, […]
Read More Associate Adam Silverstone moved successfully for summary judgment in a negligent security action venued in Suffolk County Supreme Court. In this case, the plaintiff sued to recover damages for life-threatening injuries she sustained as the result of a vicious assault by a co-defendant while plaintiff was a guest at a local motel. The co-defendant motel […]
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Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles is proud to announce that co-founding partner Fred Johs has been recognized by the 2024 Best Lawyers® in America for his work in the following categories: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Fred’s exceptional contributions to Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation have earned him this […]
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Karen Berberich and Amanda Dickens successfully obtained a dismissal of an insurance coverage complaint in Saratoga County Supreme Court. In this case, claimant sued the insurance carrier seeking coverage for the civil judgment the claimant had obtained against the insured. In granting the motion to dismiss, the Court agreed with Karen and Amanda’s argument that […]
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