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That is how Marks O’Neill has remained one of the Northeast’s well-known and premier defense firms. Marks O’Neill continues to set the standard for creative, aggressive and effective defense strategies coupled with unparalleled client service. Over the past three decades, we have fortified this reputation by delivering exemplary results for our clients across a wide range of industries and markets. Our proactive approach to litigation is continuously supported by our track-record and accomplishments in each jurisdiction. Marks O’Neill continues to strive for legal excellence coupled with cost-effective results.

Recent News

MARKS O’NEILL’S PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS DEFENSE VERDICT IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TRIAL
October 13, 2023

After a 5-day trial in Chester County, PA, Mark Merlini and Mike Joyce of MOODK’s Philadelphia office secured a defense verdict in favor of a chiropractor in a case involving claims that negligent chiropractic manipulations damaged a 45-year-old patient’s cervical vertebral artery resulting in a dissection and stroke.  Although the patient was left with permanent […]

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SNOWY SHOWDOWN: MOODK NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER NEW JERSEY’S ONGOING STORM RULE
August 30, 2023

Philip J. Degnan and Kandace R. Brackins of MOODK’s New Jersey office obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims with prejudice against their client, a snow removal company.  Plaintiff alleged that the snow removal company negligently failed to treat ice during a snowstorm causing her to slip and fall. Despite a gallant effort to establish liability […]

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MARKS O’NEILL’S PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE ON SLIPPERY SLOPE PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIM
August 1, 2023

Attorneys Fabio Sciarrino and ­­­­­Mark Merlini, Jr. of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtained a dismissal with prejudice on behalf of their client, a flea market organizer, in a products liability claim. Plaintiff was injured when the tires on his used snowblower exploded during inflation. Plaintiff claimed that the snowblower, which was purchased from a flea market, […]

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MOODK ATTORNEYS SECURE DISMISSAL IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
July 27, 2023

Dawn C. Doherty and Brett T. Norton of MOODK’s Delaware office obtained dismissal of all charges against a medical provider and their staff. Plaintiff initiated an action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware alleging medical negligence on behalf of their deceased parent who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Plaintiff […]

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U.S. SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES UNDUE HARDSHIP UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
July 26, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Undue Hardship Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the standard for establishing when an undue hardship exists under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). In Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General (2023) the plaintiff, […]

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MOODK PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
July 26, 2023

Mark P. Merlini, Jr., and Michael J. Joyce of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtain summary judgment dismissing all claims against a physician client and his practice group. Plaintiff claimed that negligent physician, mid-level provider and nursing care led to development and progression of a stage IV pressure injury ultimately resulting in sepsis and death.   Despite production […]

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MARKS O’NEILL ANNOUNCES PATRICIA FECILE-MORELAND AND JENNIFER STERN AS SHAREHOLDERS
July 17, 2023

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MARKS O’NEILL’S DELAWARE OFFICE OBTAINS EARLY DISMISSAL IN NEGLIGENCE CLAIM UNDER DELAWARE’S MUNICIPAL TORT CLAIMS ACT
July 11, 2023

Marc Sposato of MOODK’s Delaware office obtained an early dismissal for his client, a volunteer fire department, in an action alleging negligence arising out of the rescue of passengers in a trapped elevator.  Plaintiff alleged that the fire department, while evacuating passengers trapped in an elevator, failed to maintain the elevators and premises in a […]

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