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Associate Molly Moloney Obtains Summary Judgment for New York Hospital in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Action

April 22, 2021
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Associate Molly Moloney moved for summary judgment on behalf of our client, a New York based hospital. The plaintiff-decedent presented to our client’s hospital with multiple pressure ulcers and several other life-threatening comorbidities. He received treatment for approximately one month before being transferred to a rehabilitation facility. Plaintiff-decedent was then transferred back to our client’s […]

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Dismissal Granted

Ross Ruggiero Successfully Obtains Favorable Arbitration Award Dismissing Claim

March 25, 2021
Accomplishments

Ross Ruggiero successfully won an arbitration before the American Arbitration Association wherein the applicant was seeking no-fault benefits from his client’s insurance policy. Ross argued that under the no-fault insurance law, liability for the causation of the accident is not a factor in determining who is responsible for paying no-fault benefits. Rather, the no-fault law […]

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Partner Tom Dargan Served as a Panelist on a Webinar to a National Motorcoach Bus Group Regarding Litigation Trends and COVID-19 Exposure

March 8, 2021
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On March 2, 2021, Partner Tom Dargan served as a Panelist in connection with a national webinar organized by IMG (“International Motorcoach Group”) for its annual IMG Maintenance and Safety Forum.  Tom discussed several major litigation trends facing the transportation industry in 2021 regarding liability and COVID-19 exposures.  Tom addressed and answered several questions from the […]

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Partner Judith Littman Obtains Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Case

March 4, 2021
Accomplishments

Partner Judith Littman, assisted by Associate Lisa Landers, obtained summary judgment dismissal for our client, an obstetrician.  This case was brought by the mother of the deceased infant, who presented to our client’s office with complaints of decreased fetal movement.  Diagnostic testing  done at our client’s office  was abnormal and the plaintiff was sent to the hospital […]

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Attorney Robert D’Angelillo Provides Veterans Legal Assistance at Hofstra Law School’s legal Clinic

February 23, 2021
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Lewis Johs’ attorney, Rob D’Angelillo, once again volunteered his time to assist local veterans in Nassau County.  This past Sunday, February 21st, Rob provided services at a free virtual Veteran Legal Clinic offered by Hofstra Law School. The Veterans Legal Assistance Project at Hofstra Law School (VLAP) is a program that focuses on assisting veterans to initiate […]

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Partner Annemarie Jones Obtains Summary Judgment Dismissal In Section 1983 Case

February 11, 2021
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Annemarie Jones obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims asserted against the former Deputy Chief of Patrol of the Nassau County Police Department.  Briefly, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Plaintiff’s claims of civil rights violations arose from an incident in 2011 in which he alleged an intoxicated off-duty Nassau County Police Officer fired five rounds at […]

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Lewis Johs Names Three New Partners in 2021

February 1, 2021
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New Partners Showcase Firm’s Commitment to Strong Legal Representation and Excellent Client Relations ISLANDIA, NY– Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP announces the promotion of three lawyers to its partnership: Teresa M.C. Myers, Jordan S. Palatiello, and Robert J. Yenchman.  The elevation of these attorneys is the result of the firm’s commitment to continue advancing the careers of talented lawyers within […]

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Attorney Stephen R. Macho Obtains Affirmance of Award of Summary Judgment

January 25, 2021
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Attorney Stephen R. Macho was successful in obtaining a dismissal on behalf of our client.  The action sought to recover damages for personal injury and wrongful death stemming from the plaintiff-decedent’s fall while residing at Convent Avenue Family Living Facility from the top bed of a bunk bed that did not contain guardrails. Our client, Lodging Kit Company, was a […]

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