JULY 21, 2023 – With a masterful grasp of the evidence, Senior Associate Laura Alto persuaded a Brooklyn jury that plaintiff should receive NO damages-despite our client previously having being found liable for the 2 car collision. Plaintiff claimed a meniscal tear and cervical and lumbar herniations. …
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NEW YORK EMPLOYMENT LAW: HIRING, FIRING & DISCIPLINING EMPLOYEES
MAY 22, 2023 –
Mike Miranda spoke at NBI’s Employment Law seminar on the topic of FIRING Essentials. A link will be provided when available and his power point is available upon request. …
ANOTHER PRE-ANSWER MOTION TO DISMISS GRANTED FOR MUNICIPAL CLIENT
JANUARY 17, 2023 – Partner Maurizio Savoiardo successfully defended the Village of Sleepy Hollow and individual members of its Board of Trustees against claims of bid rigging, anti- trust violations and tortious inference. Plaintiff claimed that members of the Board engaged in a conspiracy to preclude his construction company from receiving contracts to perform work for the Village. …
APPELLATE WIN FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Ondine Slone recently prevailed after oral argument in the Appellate Division for a significant win for home health aides. In this particular case, plaintiff was injured when she fell out of her wheelchair when driving in an ambulette accompanied by her home health aide. Plaintiff’s counsel argued that the aide had the responsibility to make sure that the plaintiff was properly strapped into the vehicle. …
FEDERAL DEFENSE VERDICT IN EMPLOYMENT CASE
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 – In a hotly-contested disability discrimination trial, partner Maurice Savoiardo won a defense verdict for the New Rochelle School District in Gamboa v. New Rochelle SD (Southern District of New York-Westchester courthouse).
Maurice deftly navigated a slew of claims plaintiff was not accommodated, as well as her termination claims. …
SIX (6) MSSSV PARTNERS NAMED AS 2022 SUPERLAWYERS
OCTOBER 2, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that Ondine Slone, Andrew Kaufman, Larry Wasserman, Steve Verveniotis, Mike Miranda and Rich Sklarin have again been named as Superlawyers for 2022!
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ANOTHER DEFENSE VERDICT FOR LARRY WASSERMAN
JUNE 13, 2022 – After a hard-fought 5 day trial, MSSSV partner Larry Wasserman persuaded another Suffolk County jury to find for his client. Defense verdict in Dorst v. Walsh ! …