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Zarnighian v. Great Neck UFSD
In sum, the Court found, upon viewing all of the evidence and arguments, that a non-party special needs student’s acts of running onto the field and pushing plaintiff to the ground were impulsive and could not
State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Vs. Recco Health Corporation
Summary Judgment Granted to Recco upon our demonstrating that Recco was not technically an employer...
Bonner v. East Islip Union Free School District
Plaintiff alleged that while in hallway, after lunch, he was pushed into door and suffered a laceration.
Defense Verdict. While District was found to be negligent the defendant’s negligence was not a substantial factor causing the accident
Nizen-Jacobellis v. Lindenhurst UFSD
Plaintiff alleges that he was physically assaulted by a fellow student at the conclusion of Spanish class at Lindenhurst High School.
Zappier v. Town of Rye Neck and Rye Neck Schools
Plaintiff, Antonietta Zappier was a DJ at a school dance. Claims she slipped and fell on an ice cube that was on the floor after students had an ice fight.
Cheryl Zurzulo v. Brickman Facility Solutions, LLC & JFM Concrete Corp
This was an action in which plaintiff sought recovery for personal injuries allegedly sustained in a slip-and-fall on ice accident.
Fishman v. JIB Realty Holding Corp and Salvatore Gianone Contracting
A slip and fall on snow and ice that occurred March 2, 2015 on the public sidewalk adjacent to the parking lot...
Miller v. 366 Pelham Food Corp., et al.
Plaintiff alleged in Bill of Particulars that she tripped and fell on public sidewalk.
Farina v. Brentwood Union Free School District
Plaintiff was on playground at recess. Testified he was suddenly pushed off slide by unknown person.
Harron v. Freeport UFSD
Adult plaintiff was illegally riding her bicycle on a village street that abuts school property.
Kistinger v. Seaford UFSD
Plaintiff injured when small wall in locker room fell on him. He had just been “hanging” on that wall.
L.G. v. Merrick UFSD
Kindergarten student advised not to use monkey bars during PE class on playground safety.
Blay-Gordon v. LIPA, et al
Plaintiff alleged personal injuries sustained as the result of a trip and fall over a metal rod near a sidewalk in front of a house owned by our client.
Ealey v. Uniondale UFSD
Plaintiff claimed personal injuries sustained from slipping on an allegedly slippery floor caused by a leaky water fountain.
D’Ambra v. Shoreham Wading River School District
th Grade plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell on defective condition in boy’s bathroom and lacerated the back of his leg on alleged defective condition...
Park v. Perlowitz
Hit in the rear, minor tap, but plaintiff had three surgeries following our accident.
Jenkins v. Freeport UFSD
Plaintiffs allege that this accident occurred June 4, 2015, during infant’s sixth grade gym class at Caroline G. Atkinson intermediate School
Trombetta v. G.P. Landscaping
Plaintiff, an employee of McDonald’s, brought suit, recovery for personal injuries allegedly sustained when she slipped and fell on ice
Ricardo Lopez v. Eastport South Manor Central School District, et al.
This is an action which plaintiffs seek Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6) and 200/ common-law negligence recovery for personal injuries
V.W., a Minor by her Father and Legal Guardian, Terrance White v. Middle Country Central School District
The second grade plaintiff fell from the school playground monkey bars and alleged that the School District was negligent
Maldonado v. Island Park School District
Infant plaintiff went on weekend trip to Greenkill facility. Was on top bunk of bunk beds, got up to use the bathroom.
Turcios v. Brentwood School District
Plaintiff suffered a fall on school grounds. Moved for permission to amend Notice of claim, and Bill of particulars to allege incident occurred outside in the am.
