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2014
TOP VERDICTS NY
Motor Vehicle: Rear-ender
CASE
DATE
VENUE
TYPE OF ACTION
PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL
AMOUNT
6
Martinez v. Stanhope
5/2
Erie Supreme
Plaintiff claimed auto accident caused injuries of back, knee
Stephen R. Foley and Timothy Hudson of Paul William Beltz, P.C., Buffalo, NY
$435,118
7
Nieves v. MTA Bus Co.
12/19
Queens Supreme
Accident activated latent spinal condition, plaintiff claimed
Jason M. Rubin and Thomas Oliva of Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Hal- perin, LLP, New York, NY
$323,000
8
Cestari v. Mamoni
5/21
Richmond Supreme
Plaintiff claimed car crash caused elbow, knee, neck woes
Jay J. Torrenzano of Eaton & Torrenzano L.L.P., Brooklyn, NY
$300,000
9
Moscovici v. Balzofiore
8/13
Kings Supreme
Couple claimed injuries of knee, shoulder in multi-car crash
Michael A. Barnett of Michael A. Barnett, P.C., New York, NY
$295,000
10
Delgado v. Frovarp
7/3
Bronx Supreme
Plaintiff claimed multi-car crash caused injuries of head, spine
Henry A. Martuscello, of counsel, Law Offices of Mary Mihalakos Martus- cello, New York, NY
$225,000
11
Castiglione v. Amador
6/26
Richmond Supreme
Car crash caused tear of finger ligament, plaintiff claimed
Adam H. Rossol of Robinson & Yablon, P.C., New York, NY, of counsel, Morton J. Sealove, New York, NY
$180,000
12
Vath v. Correy
6/13
Suffolk Supreme
Plaintiff claimed she tore shoulder in automobile accident
Michael DellaUniversita and Glenn Auletta of Gruenberg Kelly Della, PC, Ronkonkoma, NY
$175,000
13
Carrington v. Harding
11/10
Kings Supreme
Accident caused injuries of neck, bus driver claimed
Arthur O. Tisi of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, New York, NY
$150,000
14
Brier v. Graci
8/11
Kings Supreme
Plaintiff claimed car crash caused damage of spine, teeth
Shawn Schatzle of Mallilo & Grossman, Flushing, NY
$127,500
15
Longia v. Thau
6/5
Kings Supreme
Plaintiff claimed car crash caused injuries of spine, shoulder
Karen M Emma of Law Offices Stefano A. Filippazzo, P.C., Brooklyn, NY
$90,000
Motor Vehicle: Red Light
CASE
DATE
VENUE
TYPE OF ACTION
PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL
AMOUNT
1
Medrano v. Green
5/8
Suffolk Supreme
Motorist ignored traffic signal, caused crash, plaintiff claimed
Peter G. Lavrenchik of trial counsel, Suris & Associates, PC, Melville, NY
$645,000
2
Garcia v. LoGuidice
5/23
Kings Supreme
Motorist ignored red signal, caused crash, plaintiff claimed
Hiram Anthony Raldiris of The Law Offices of Eric H. Green & Associates, New York, NY
$60,000
Motor Vehicle: Reversing Vehicle
CASE
DATE
VENUE
TYPE OF ACTION
PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL
AMOUNT
1
Mungo v. Travieso
6/25
Kings Supreme
Vehicular collision caused spinal injuries, plaintiff claimed
Norman Robert Gershon of North Salem, NY, trial counsel, Alexander Bespechny, Bronx, NY, New York, NY
$5,350,000
Motor Vehicle: Sideswipe
CASE
DATE
VENUE
TYPE OF ACTION
PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL
AMOUNT
1
Manzo v. Palmiero
12/17
Queens Supreme
Plaintiff claimed car crash caused injuries of knee, spine
Gencian Gjoni of New York, NY, trial counsel, Friedman & Simon L.L.P., Jericho, NY
$152,000
2
Ortiz v. Rodriguez
2/20
Richmond Supreme
Parked car: Man claimed he tore knee when his truck was clipped by van
Edward J. Pavia of D'Agostino & Associates, P.C., Staten Island, NY
$100,000
3
Fay v. Chiappetta
10/21
Nassau Supreme
Driver didn't stop before exiting parking lot, plaintiff claimed
Alan J. Reardon of Burns, Russo, Tamigi & Reardon, LLP, Garden City, NY
$96,000
4
Gittens v. Ouedraogo
9/17
Orange Supreme
Cabbie didn't look before leaving curb, plaintiff claimed
Brandon Cotter of Law Offices of Sobo & Sobo L.L.P., Middletown, NY
$50,000
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