Marci Mitkoff of MOODK’s New York City office recently presented at the 2022 National Risk Retention Association (NRRA) Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois.  Marci spoke about “Real-Life Trial Strategies that May Help Avoid the Run-Away Jury Verdict.”

MOODK New Jersey Attorneys, Melissa J. Brown and Amanda A. King, obtain early voluntary dismissal of wrongful death claims involving a tragic electrocution accident involving a young girl.  Plaintiff sought millions of dollars in damages arising from the loss of their daughter.  Through aggressive early investigation, the attorneys were able to demonstrate that their client could not be held liable for the accident and made demand for voluntary dismissal citing New Jersey’s frivolous litigation rule with threat of sanctions and fee shifting. The Plaintiff agreed to dismissal prior to the exchange of any formal discovery on behalf of the client and before any significant defense costs were incurred.

MOODK New Jersey Attorneys, Melissa J. Brown and Amanda A. King, obtain early dismissal of lawsuit against a doctor alleging unsupported constitutional claims, violations of the Americans with Disability Act, false imprisonment and medical negligence in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The dismissal was obtained early in the litigation before the filing of an Answer or exchange of any discovery on behalf of the defendant therapist.

Melissa Brown and Kathryn Siegeltuch of Marks O’Neill’s New Jersey office were successful in obtaining an order dismissing Plaintiff’s civil rights claims against our client, a luxury car dealership.  Plaintiff alleged they were denied the ability to purchase a vehicle from the dealership based on their status as a racial minority.  Attorneys Brown and Siegeltuch completed a diligent and streamlined campaign to obtain critical documents and deposition testimony despite numerous attempts by Plaintiff to impede the lawful exchange of discovery. At the conclusion of discovery, we filed a Motion for Summary Judgment, citing key evidence and admissions from Plaintiff demonstrating that discrimination played no role in the parties’ failure to enter into a transaction for the sale of a vehicle.  The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey agreed, concluding that Plaintiff’s own equivocation and personal decisions resulted in the termination of the transaction, despite the dealership’s repeated and unwavering efforts to help Plaintiff select a vehicle and complete the sale.  As a result, the District Court entered an order dismissing the claims against our client with prejudice.