Lori Miller obtained summary judgment and dismissal of all claims against her Hospital client in a case that arose out of a serious construction accident that occurred at the Hospital during the building of a Chiller Plant facility. The plaintiff, a union employee, hired by a sub-contractor, claimed disabling injuries after tripping and falling over […]
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Eamon Merrigan Obtains Defense Verdicts for Landlord and Property Management Company
Plaintiff and her family leased and moved into a single-family dwelling owned by Defendant and managed by Defendant’s property management company. The lease was silent as to which party was responsible for repairs and maintenance of the property. Plaintiff alleged that immediately upon taking possession of the home, she and her family advised Defendant of […]
Eamon Merrigan Successfully Defends Hospital / Rehab Facility In Malpractice Action
Eamon Merrigan successfully defended a hospital/rehab facility in a malpractice action. The plaintiff alleged that due to the facility’s alleged negligence, the 79-year-old plaintiff, who was known to be a high fall risk, fell and suffered a severe fracture to her ankle requiring surgical repair with permanent hardware. Plaintiff claimed that a nurse advised her […]
Matthew Moroney Wins Back-to-Back Philadelphia County Trials in August
Matthew Moroney won two more jury trials in August. Both were car accident cases tried in Philadelphia County and in both cases, the defense stipulated to negligence in causing the accident. In both cases, however, Mr. Moroney successfully convinced the juries that none of the plaintiffs (in one case there were two plaintiffs) sustained an injury […]
Defense Verdict for Eamon Merrigan in Motorcycle Accident Case Involving Four Surgeries and Seven Teeth Extractions
In rush hour, Defendant intended to make a left turn at a busy traffic light-controlled intersection. While waiting in the intersection to make his turn, the light controlling Defendant’s direction of travel turned red. In an attempt to safely clear the intersection, Defendant began his left turn. As he did so, the passenger side of […]