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Shoplifters Beware — Motion for Summary Judgment for Merchant Accusing Plaintiff of Shoplifting Offense

by Carolyn Gallagher | May 6, 2014 | News & Events

The Federal District court dismissed the plaintiff’s case in its entirety following our motion for summary judgment made on behalf of the client, a national retail store. Plaintiff, a minor, had claimed emotional injuries following his arrest for suspicion of...

Court Enters Summary Judgment for Singles Dance Party Organizer

by Carolyn Gallagher | Oct 15, 2013 | News & Events

The music was hopping and the the singles were doing The Hustle to the beat of the Black Eyed Peas. All was good until the plaintiff went down mid-spin, ostensibly due to a spilled drink on the dance floor, sustaining a significant wrist fracture. The dance party...

Terry Bolan selected Lecturer for Continuing Education Course “It’s All About the Alcohol”

by Carolyn Gallagher | Oct 1, 2013 | News & Events

The Institution of Continuing Legal Education requested Terry Bolan to provide a lecture on Dram Shop liability issues in a seminar entitled, “It’s All About the Alcohol” No, that’s not a joke. The lectures were even preceded by a lovely wine...

Appellate Division upholds $12,000 Jury Verdict with $150,000 demand for Settlement

by Carolyn Gallagher | Sep 25, 2013 | News & Events

L. Patrick Dacey had recently tried the case of Pacheco v. Duck Town to conclusion, which resulted in a “low-cause.” That is a Daceyism term meaning the jury’s verdict was far lower than anticipated by plaintiff given the injuries, usually lower than...

Appellate Division Upholds Jury’s Defense Verdict Finding Counsel’s Opening and Closing Statements Proper

by Carolyn Gallagher | Sep 23, 2013 | News & Events

Dan Jahnsen had tried a case to verdict in which the plaintiff, a former postal employee, claimed significant injuries when an alleged errant “post-con” operated by his client, the only named defendant, struck her. The defendant had denied the incident...

Review of Affidavit of Merit Statute

by Carolyn Gallagher | Aug 28, 2013 | News & Events

Dan Jahnsen and Vicki Connolly provided an awe inspiring review of the application of the Affidavit of Merit Statute to a riveted audience consisting of national third party claims administrator. Ok, maybe not awe inspiring, but nobody fell asleep during the...

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