A recent claim of malpractice against a physician was dropped after intense trial preparation and investigation. Joseph A. Catania, Jr. reports that the plaintiff in a medical malpractice suit had claimed medical negligence against his client, a noted Westchester County spine surgeon and others. The trial was scheduled to begin in Ulster County Supreme Court but just before jury selection, the plaintiff discontinued the action and abandoned all claims against the physician. The defense had lined up important experts to assist in the defense of the claims and had conducted intense background investigation. The trial preparations uncovered evidence that, contrary to the plaintiff's claims of inability to work, she was working while also collecting workman's compensation.

Jay F. Jason reports the recent successful defense of a major Air Freight and Logistics provider in an arbitration proceeding. In that matter a former agent, whose multi-year contract was terminated for service issues, sued the firm's client for $12.34 million, citing lost income and failure to make payments to it over a number of years. After six days of hearing, the arbitrator awarded the agent less than $200,000. This award was less than the client had withheld from the agent for his non-performance.

Steven I Milligram, of the firm's personal injury team won a $1.15 million settlement in December 2004 from the driver/owner of a car and a municipality for injuries, emotional trauma and death sustained as the result of a serious car accident. The car accident occurred during snowy and slick driving conditions. The plaintiffs, passengers in the vehicle in question, contended; that the accident resulted from both the improper operation of the vehicle by the driver under the existing conditions and defects in the pitch and crowning of the road, which contributed to the driver losing control and crashing into a tree. Please note that the result of this matter does not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

Richard F. Liberth, and the firm’s personal injury team obtained a $2.55 million dollar settlement for two clients who were injured after a car crossed-over the line and crashed head-on into their vehicle.

If you would like more information on the firm's personal injury services, please contact Joseph A. Catania, Jr., Richard F. Liberth or Steven I. Milligram at (845) 565-1100.

Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram, PLLC – One Corwin Court – Newburgh, New York 12550
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