DIrected Verdict on Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice case
Partner Vincent Petrozzo represented the defendants in the case where plaintiff claimed the wrongful death of a 15 year old from infective endocarditis due to negligence of South Shore Family Practice. In the case of Lamonica v South Shore Family Practice , after plaintiff rested his case, Judge Whelan directed a verdict in favor of the defendants and dismissed the case.
Case dismissed by Summary Judgment
In August, 2011 Erin Deacy successfully had the medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit in Makinen v Torelli , Index number 29963/06 , dismissed.
Defense Verdict in Kings County Damages Trial
Kevin O'Reilly obtained a verdict rendering $0 in a damages only trial in Kings County on January 14, 2011.
In the case of Jarkovic v Schindler Elevator Corp. plaintiff had alleged numerous injuries including a cervical fusion as related to an incident involving an elevator. The jury found that none of the alleged injuries were related to the elevator incident.
Cases Dismissed by Summary Judgment
Erin Deacy obtained a decision successfully dismissing all of our clients from the lawsuit, Tomasini v. Rizzo, index # 09-004904.
09-004904, September 30, 2010. The decision by Justice Feinman was featured in the New York Law Journal on November 4, 2010.
Ms. Deacy additionally obtained a decision on October 20, 2010 in the lawsuit, Carpentier v. Sisselman , index # 600023/07, successfully dismissing our clients from the case.
Defense Verdict in Nassau County
Scott Watson obtained a defense verdict on July 15,2010 in the wrongful death case, Goldman v. Goldberg, based in
Nassau County. The claim was based upon failure to appropriately evaluate the patient prior to administering dye prior to
a diagnostic procedure.
Defense Verdict in Kings County
Vincent Petrozzo obtained a defense verdict on May 13, 2010 in Kings County, in the case, Fye and Awon v. Harran Transportation. He represented a bus driver who rear ended a stopped Mercedes. The jury found 100% liability against the driver of the Mercedes. |