July 28, 2016
In Ratcliff v. SPS, Inc., et al., Amanda Kim, Dan Kain and Ian Park obtained dismissal for SPS, Inc. After reviewing the Motion to Dismiss filed by SPS and Plaintiff’s opposition thereto, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania held that Plaintiff failed to demonstrate that the court can... read more
April 26, 2016
The Saratoga County Supreme Court granted summary judgment in an asbestos case dismissing all claims and cross-claims against our client, a national and international distributor of laboratory supplies. The plaintiff, a 67-year old former chemist, alleged that she developed mesothelioma as a... read more
January 29, 2016
Scott Toomey, Michael Bai and Daniel Kain won nonsuit (directed verdict) on behalf of Kumho Tire USA, Inc. (“Kumho Tire”) in an Allegheny County, Pennsylvania product liability trial. In Dolby v. Kumho Tire USA, Inc., et al., Plaintiffs sued Kumho Tire and retreader Ziegler Tire & Rubber... read more
December 21, 2015
In Hulse v HJC Corp and Harley-Davidson, a Beaumont, TX, jury of 12 rendered a unanimous verdict in favor of a motorcycle helmet manufacturer, HJC Corp. on December 21, 2015. The trial commenced with jury selection on December 7th, and closing arguments were given on December 18th. ... read more
December 10, 2015
Ken Peterson and Jessica Diotalevi obtained a win for Schwing America, Inc. in a product liability case alleging that defects in a concrete placing boom caused major back and ankle injuries to Plaintiff. Plaintiff sought over $2 million in damages. The jury awarded total damages of less than $600,... read more
September 15, 2015
The Southern District of New York granted our pre-answer motion to dismiss an insurance coverage declaratory judgment action arising out of a catastrophic loss. The court adopted our analysis of competing policy’s other insurance clauses based on our direct explanations of the policy language... read more
June 09, 2015
The Queens County Supreme Court granted our order to show cause to stay the entry of judgment and accrual of interest against our clients in an action in which plaintiff prematurely threatened to pursue a proposed settlement payment and interest thereon prior to satisfying all material settlement... read more
April 30, 2015
The New York County Supreme Court granted summary judgment dismissing a suit sounding in violations of Labor Law 200, 240(1) and 241(6), negligence, contribution and indemnification in a Labor Law action. The plaintiff, an electrical subcontractor's employee, sought damages for personal injuries... read more
April 08, 2015
In Lawson v. Bell Sports, a jury in Monmouth County, NJ Superior Court returned a unanimous defense verdict yesterday for Bell Helmets, finding no defect in the Bell bicycle helmet plaintiff was wearing when he landed on his head while riding his bicycle at Allaire State Park in Farmingdale, NJ.... read more
February 17, 2015
On February 10, 2015, after a two week trial, a Chicago jury of 12 unanimously found in favor of HJC America and Castle Sales, concluding that the HJC motorcycle helmet worn by the plaintiff, Jennette Maxwell, was not defective. Plaintiff's counsel asked the jury for $9.3 million for brain... read more
