Tom Giardina won two Chester County defense verdicts which were appeals from arbitration trial awards. Tom conceded liability as his client admitted fault in a sideswipe auto accident and defended the claim arguing that the injuries were not serious enough to overcome the limited tort standard and that the economic damages were unwarranted. One of […]
Results
Robert Stein Wins Summary Judgment on UIM Coverage Issue in Bergen County
Plaintiff was a passenger in her friend’s vehicle that was involved in an accident with the tortfeasor. Plaintiff initially filed suit against the tortfeasor and then filed a subsequent action and argued she should be considered an insured while occupying the host vehicle, thus entitling her to underinsured motorist benefits. Robert argued there is no […]
Eamon Merrigan and Jessica Keller Win Assault and Battery Case on Summary Judgment
Eamon Merrigan and Jessica Keller prevailed on a motion for summary judgment dismissing all claims against their client in a Philadelphia County matter stemming from an assault and battery. The plaintiff alleged that he was assaulted by a group of teenagers walking by his home, causing severe injury. Plaintiff filed suit against GMR’s client, the […]
Jeffrey Tenthoff Wins Motor Vehicle Accident Summary Judgment Motion in Bergen County, NJ
Jeffrey Tenthoff won a Summary Judgment Motion in Bergen County, NJ, involving a disputed intersectional motor vehicle accident dismissing all claims against his client. Plaintiff, a front-seat passenger in client Defendant’s vehicle, alleged serious and permanent injuries after the car she was in was struck by Co-Defendant’s vehicle when the Co-Defendant driver disregarded a stop […]
GMR Wins Trial Verdict in Hospital Case
Joe Petka secured a defense verdict for a local health system. A 60-year-old female sued the health system after tripping and falling at the entrance of one of their Philadelphia hospitals. The plaintiff tripped on the hospital’s detectable warning strip. The plaintiff’s expert opined that the strip was dangerous because it was not flush with […]