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MGL in the News
The Defense Research Institute highlights MGL’s win in the New York State Court of Appeals in Salm v. Moses. In Grogan v. Nizam (66 A.D.3d 774 [2nd Dept. 2009]), MGL successfully defended against an appeal seeking to overturn the declaration of a mistrial due to the jury’s improper consideration of the defendant’s insurance. Discussing MGL’s recent win in Osowski v. AMEC Construction. Suffolk County Legislator Ricardo Montano thanks MGL for its pro bono work on the Amici Curiae Brief filed on behalf of himself and various other community leaders and organizations in support of New York Governor David Paterson's successful defense in the New York State Court of Appeals of his power to appoint a Lieutenant Governor. MGL moves for leave to file an Amici Curiae Brief on behalf of various community leaders and organizations in support of New York Governor David Paterson’s authority to appoint a Lieutenant Governor. Quoting MGL partner Kenneth Mauro. Quoting MGL partner Barbara D. Goldberg on her groundbreaking win in Arons v. Jutkowitz. Quoting MGL associate Anthony DeStefano regarding First Department’s decision to vacate a jury’s $75,000 post-traumatic stress award for ‘fear of AIDS’ in Sims v. Comprehensive Community Development Corp. Quoting MGL partner Kenneth Mauro concerning the impact that former New York Governor George E. Pataki had on the state’s appellate courts with regard to his judicial appointments. Quoting MGL partner Barbara D. Goldberg. MGL later went on to obtain a reversal in the New York State Court of Appeals. Quoting MGL partner Kenneth Mauro. Discussing MGL’s win in Sanango v. 200 East 16th Street Housing Corporation. This article reviews the Court of Appeals’ decision in Desiderio v. Ochs (100 N.Y.2d 159 [2003]) to uphold the literal application of New York’s structured judgment statute, Article 50-A. MGL partners Kenneth Mauro and Barbara D. Goldberg subsequently became members of the 50-A Review Commission to revise Article 50-A in light of the Desiderio decision. MGL partner Barbara D. Goldberg argued Heller v. Louis Provenzano Inc. (303 A.D.2d 20 [1st Dept. 2003]) in the First Department on behalf of defendants-appellants Louis Provenzano Inc. Plaintiff’s motion to amend the complaint to assert a claim for punitive damages in this personal injury action was granted by New York Supreme Court. On appeal, the First Department reversed. This article reviews the decision of the Court of Appeals in Chianese v. Meier (98 N.Y.2d 270 [2002]) to allow a negligent landlord to apportion damages against a nonparty intentional tortfeasor in keeping with Article 16 of the CPLR. The result of the Court of Appeals’ decision is that a $1.1 million verdict in favor of the plaintiff, who was attacked in her apartment building, will be apportioned 50-50 between landlord and plaintiff’s assailant. Caryn L. Lilling, a partner at MGL, argued this matter before the Court of Appeals for the defendants. Ms. Lilling said permitting apportionment would have an impact on an insurer’s decision for settlement. “This is significant because even before a case goes to trial you have to know what a case is worth and whether you can settle and whether a jury would have an opportunity to apportion liability.” Ms. Lilling said. “This issue has been looming out there without resolution, until now.” Back to top |
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