Firm News

Partner Carl Formicola Obtains Summary Judgment

Partner Carl Formicola recently prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a medical malpractice case against a skilled nursing facility.  The central allegation was that the facility had permitted to develop and had failed to treat a pressure ulcer in a resident. Carl argued to the Court that the facility provided a proper assessment for the resident on her admission, that a comprehensive care plan was established, that all physician orders were followed, and that any necessary […]

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Senior Associate Kevin D. Clinton Obtains Summary Judgment in Dog Bite Case

Kevin D. Clinton secured dismissal, via summary judgment, of all claims against our client stemming from a 2014 dog bite incident.  The lawsuit sought to recover damages for personal injury under theories of negligence and strict liability.  Kevin’s motion demonstrated that our client had no knowledge of the dog’s vicious propensities, and that the client was not present at the location of the incident when it occurred.  Judge William J. Giacomo […]

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Partner Stacey Gorny Selected as LIBN Who’s Who Women Professional

Congratulations to Partner Stacey Gorny for being featured in the Long Island Business News 2021 edition of “Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services.”  This special edition, published this week, celebrates Long Island’s influential businesswomen.  Stacey’s practice focuses on the defense of clients involved in construction site accidents, labor law, sexual molestation, breach of contract, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury actions. […]

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Lewis Johs Named by LIBN Readers as Best Law Firm Overall

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce our recent recognition by the Long Island Business News (LIBN) Reader Rankings.  For the second consecutive year, and fifth time in total, Lewis Johs has been voted “Best Law Firm Overall.”  Readers of the LIBN participate in voting for the best Long Island companies in various […]

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Attorney Ross Ruggiero Wins Arbitration

Ross Ruggiero won an arbitration before the American Arbitration Association arising from a two-vehicle collision occurring in 2019 in the Bronx.  In this case, the applicant — a medical doctor’s office seeking reimbursement of medical bills — was seeking no-fault benefits from Ross’s client’s insurance policy.  Ross argued that because his client was an out-of-state […]

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Associate Caroline Hock Obtains Case Dismissal for Municipal Client

Congratulations to Associate Caroline Hock.  She successfully defended a municipal client by opposing a motion made by an injured plaintiff.  The plaintiff’s motion had sought leave from the Supreme Court, Suffolk County to file a late notice of claim against the municipal defendant.  Caroline demonstrated that the property involved in the plaintiff’s alleged accident was […]

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Partner Amy Bedell Honored at Hofstra Law’s Outstanding Women in Law Awards

Congratulations to partner Amy Bedell for being honored at Hofstra Law’s Outstanding Women in Law and reception. Amy was recognized for her meaningful contribution to the legal community. Lewis Johs was proud to be a VIP sponsor which included Lifetime Achievement Honoree and Special Guest Speaker, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a virtual conversation.

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Summary Judgment Win for Partner Scott Frycek in a Medical Malpractice Action

Partner Scott Frycek secured a dismissal of a medical malpractice action brought against a physician and urgent care center. It was alleged that the doctor and the practice failed to timely diagnose and treat a pulmonary embolism (PE) leading to the patient’s death. The patient presented to the urgent care center with complaints of shortness […]

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Senior Associate Kevin D. Clinton Secures Affirmance of Grant of Summary Judgment

Kevin D. Clinton was successful in securing a dismissal of a defamation case against our client. The lawsuit sought to recover damages for libel stemming from an alleged Facebook post; our client denied ever making the post. Judge David Benjamin Cohen of New York County initially dismissed the case, finding that the Facebook post (even if made […]

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Partner Karen Berberich and Associate Amanda Dickens Obtain Summary Judgment

Karen Berberich and Amanda Dickens recently won summary judgment action in a declaratory judgment action between two insurance companies.  The action was brought by the insured’s general liability carrier against the personal auto insurance carrier to determine which carrier owed bodily injury liability coverage for injuries allegedly sustained when a dry-cleaning press fell from the […]

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