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Bruce v. Tony’s Construction Products Corp., Supreme court, Bronx County, Index no.: 806990/2021 We were awarded summary judgment on an intersection auto case after filing a motion for summary judgment using an affidavit in support of our motion prior to our client’s deposition. Plaintiff was driving on the opposite side of the road than our …

Aryanna Medina Obtains Summary Judgment in Supreme Court, Bronx County Read More »

On July 12, 2023, Riad Hamai won an appeal that affirmed the lower court’s decision and granted summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff’s case in Son v. Zafiara Realty, Inc., et al., 2023 NY Slip Op 03772 (2nd Dept. 2023). In Son, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when the metal security gate in front …

Riad Hamai Prevails on Plaintiff’s Appeal in Second Department Affirming Lower Court’s Decision Granting Summary Judgment Read More »

In a motor vehicle action where two plaintiff’s claimed serious injuries, our firm was successful in obtaining a dismissal in Supreme Court, Queens County on behalf of its client, Gary Johnson, on the issue of liability on the grounds that the co-defendant, Oliver Bede, was operating his vehicle without his permission, knowledge or consent at …

Paul Josephs Obtains Dismissal in Supreme Court, Queens County Read More »

On December 21, 2022 Paul Josephs obtained summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff’s complaint and all cross-claims against a chimney sweeping company in the matter of AIG Property Casualty Co. a/s/o of Lawrence and Wendy Nadel et al., Index No. 154800/2018 (Sup. Ct., New York County). The plaintiff insurance carrier brought a subrogation claim arising out …

Paul Josephs Successfully Obtained Summary Judgment as to All Claims in Property Damage Matter-AIG Property Casualty Co. a/s/o of Lawrence and Wendy Nadel et al., Index No. 154800/2018 (Sup. Ct., New York County). Read More »

After our motion for summary judgment was denied as the Court found issues of fact existed and following a liability trial before a jury, Riad Hamai was granted a directed verdict by Judge Katsanos in Civil Court, Queens County in connection with a case involving a pedestrian knockdown by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian plaintiff …

Riad Hamai wins Directed Verdict in Civil Court, Queens County Read More »

On September 30, 2022, Wendy Tobias successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff’s Labor Law §200 and negligence claims and summary judgment on our clients’ claim for contractual indemnification in the matter of Loja v. Riverview Operating Co., Inc., et al., Index No. 717527/2017 (Queens County). Wendy also successfully defeated the plaintiff’s cross-motion …

Wendy Tobias successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff’s Labor Law claims in the matter of Loja v. Riverview Operating Co., Inc., et al. Read More »

Meredith Bernstein successfully defeated the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment in the matter Injai v. Circle F Jackson (DE), LLC, et. al./Index No.: 713090/2019.  The plaintiff, Ronny Injai, claimed to have fallen from a wooden egress ladder, that was allegedly not properly secured, while transporting concrete forms to another floor.  At the time of the …

Meredith Bernstein successfully defeated the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment in the matter Injai v. Circle F Jackson (DE), LLC Read More »

By Ian Lane – July 7, 2022 As most attorneys know, the litigation process is often time consuming, costly, and frustrating to both litigants who want resolution and advocates who want to do their best for their clients but have practical business-related issues that they must deal with. One cannot help recalling that old phrase …

Why I Choose Mediation Despite Minimal Chances of Success Read More »