Megan Mantzavinos of Marks O’Neill’s Maryland office was successful in arguing a Motion for Judgment after the close of Plaintiff’s evidence in a trial before the Circuit Court of Maryland for Frederick County.  The trial involved the collection of fines and assessments against a homeowner on claims of breach of contract and conversion.  Plaintiff’s claims under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act, along with common-law claims for fraud, malicious use of process, and defamation, were successfully dismissed prior to trial on a motion for summary judgment.

Philadelphia attorneys Dawn Doherty and Mary Labaree were successful in obtaining a Dismissal under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6) in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of PA. Plaintiff claimed deprivation of her rights under the U.S. Constitution by a county governmental agency charged with ensuring the safety of children and named employees of the agency.

The opinion adopted the report and recommendations of the Magistrate Judge, which was “appealed” by Plaintiff. The Court drafted a lengthy memorandum describing the bases for the opinion overruling Plaintiff’s objections to the Magistrate’s opinion, touching on issues of immunity of individuals, agencies and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Marks O’Neill’s Philadelphia and New Jersey offices hosted a Professional Clothing drive to benefit Career Wardrobe, a local Philadelphia organization which provides a continuous system of employability support as women and men transition into the workforce. Career Wardrobe’s programs start by assisting with the interview process and continue by helping develop the skills needed to become valuable employees and retain employment.