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Dismissal of Complaint Obtained in Insurance Coverage Lawsuit

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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Partner Brian Greenwood Obtains Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case

Partner Brian Greenwood recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of his client, an orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in foot and ankle surgery, in a case tried in Nassau County Supreme Court.  In this case, the plaintiff had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon which Brian’s client surgically repaired.  Plaintiff alleged that the anesthesiologist who performed a popliteal nerve block prior to the start […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Attorney Sean Brodersen

Associate Sean Brodersen successfully moved for summary judgment in an action venued in Suffolk County.  In this medical malpractice case, the plaintiff sued both individually and as administrator of her husband’s estate to recover damages sustained allegedly when the defendants failed to timely perform pericardiocentesis on the plaintiff’s husband during his hospital admission, resulting in […]

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“New York Lawmakers Again Pass Wrongful Death Damages Bill.
Is Another Veto in Store?”

Source:  Insurance Journal New York’s current wrongful death law does not permit recovery for pain and suffering, mental anguish, or loss of companionship for surviving family members. It restricts damages to pecuniary, or tangible, monetary damages only. Further, it limits recovery in wrongful death cases to a decedent’s immediate family members – a child, parent, spouse, or the estate’s representative. The latest version […]

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Karen Berberich and Amanda Dickens Obtain Summary Judgment for Insurance Carrier

Karen Berberich and Amanda Dickens obtained summary judgment dismissal of an action brought by an insured homeowner against an insurance carrier client.  The Washington County Supreme Court lawsuit had sought coverage for the remediation of an oil spill in the plaintiff’s home.  Karen and Amanda successfully argued that the pollution exclusions applied to bar coverage […]

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Fred Johs and John Saville Honored by Little Flower Children & Family Services of NY

On Thursday, May 25th, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York hosted the Advancing Innovation Cocktail Reception at the Garden City Hotel. This memorable occasion was held to honor founding partner Fred Johs and to recognize partner John Saville for their outstanding contributions to the organization. The reception achieved an overwhelming response from […]

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Partner Tom Dargan Lectures at the Annual Primerus Defense Institute Convocation

On April 22, 2023, Partner Tom Dargan had the pleasure of speaking at the 2023 Annual Primerus (PDI) Convocation, which was held at the Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, South Carolina.  The national in-person event was held over the course of three days.  Tom gave a presentation on “Pre-Trial Evaluation: When Should It Be Addressed; […]

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Senior Counsel Jessica Klotz Featured in Primerus Weekly

The weekly online publication for the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, Primerus Weekly, features Jessica Klotz, senior counsel for Lewis Johs. The article discusses what drew Jessica to a career in law, some memories shared, and her thoughts on mentorship. To read the article, click here: https://www.primerus.com/jersey-girl-had-early-ambitions-for-an-impactful-career-in-law-primerus-weekly.htm (https://www.primerus.com/jersey-girl-had-early-ambitions-for-an-impactful-career-in-law-primerus-weekly.htm)

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Attorney Stephen Macho Obtains Summary Judgment

Attorney Stephen Macho successfully moved for summary judgment in a general liability action. Plaintiff alleged she tripped and fell on the sidewalk abutting a building in Queens due to a defective gap cap located in the sidewalk. Our client leased only the second floor of the building. The Court agreed with Mr. Macho’s argument that […]

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Attorneys Karen Berberich and Amanda Dickens Obtain Dismissal for Client

In an action brought by an alleged insured against the carrier seeking coverage in an underlying personal injury action, Karen Berberich and Amanda Dickens successfully defeated plaintiff’s motion for default judgment and obtained dismissal of the complaint against the carrier. They successfully defeated the presumption of proper service upon the Department of Financial Services, by […]

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