Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for securing an affirmance of summary judgment before the Appellate Division, First Department, on behalf of Maritza Deliz. The panel—consisting of Justices Moulton, Gesmer, Scarpulla, Rosado, and Michael—unanimously upheld the dismissal of all claims and cross-claims against Ms. Deliz in a multi-party action arising from a fatal rear-end collision. Maritza Deliz […]
July 21, 2025
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for securing an affirmance of summary judgment before the Appellate Division, First Department, in favor of our client, Maritza Deliz. The ruling, issued by a panel consisting of Hon. Peter H. Moulton, Hon. Ellen Gesmer, Hon. Andrea Masley, Hon. Bahaati Pitt-Burke Scarpulla, and Hon. Manuel J. Rosado, upheld the dismissal of […]
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for securing an affirmance of summary judgment before the Appellate Division, First Department. The case was heard before a panel including Hon. Dianne T. Renwick, Hon. Cynthia S. Kern, Hon. Anil C. Singh, Hon. Peter H. Moulton, and Hon. John R. Higgitt. This decision reinforces the strict evidentiary standards for proving […]
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for securing affirmance of summary judgment in favor of Carolyn and Andrew Meccia in the Appellate Division, Second Department. The case arose from a motor vehicle accident at an intersection where the plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle operated by defendant Hailey Goodall. The Goodall vehicle failed to stop at […]
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for successfully affirming the dismissal of the amended complaint against defendant, Tana T. Piccirillo. This decision underscores the importance of demonstrating sole proximate cause in vehicle collision cases and highlights the firm’s effective appellate advocacy. The case was heard in the Appellate Division, Second Department, before a panel including Hon. Betsy […]
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for successfully modifying the Supreme Court's order, preserving the defendants’ affirmative defenses of comparative negligence. This decision highlights the nuanced application of comparative fault principles and the importance of maintaining viable defenses in personal injury cases. The case was heard in the Appellate Division, Second Department, before a panel including Hon. […]
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for successfully affirming the dismissal of all claims against our client, Palabras De Rome Entertainment, Inc. This decision highlights the role of proximate cause in negligence cases. The case was heard in the Appellate Division, First Department, before a panel including Hon. Judith J. Gische, Hon. Jeffrey K. Oing, Hon. Barbara […]
Congratulations to Keri for securing a critical partial victory before the Appellate Division, Second Department. Through a compelling presentation of the church’s governance and structure, Keri demonstrated that the denomination operates as a connectional system of independent entities rather than as a unified jural body. The panel, including Hon. Colleen D. Duffy, Hon. Paul Wooten, […]
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for securing a favorable outcome on behalf of the respondents, Carolyn and Andrew Meccia, in this case. This decision highlights the importance of demonstrating proximate cause and the absence of fault in negligence cases. The matter was heard before Hon. Valerie Brathwaite Nelson, Hon. Robert J. Miller, Hon. William G. Ford, […]
Congratulations to Keri Wehrheim and Gerard Ferrara for securing an important ruling in this case, which reaffirms the principle that distinct claims stemming from unrelated accidents must be litigated independently unless substantial overlap in facts or legal issues exists. The decision, authored by Hon. Betsy Barros, Hon. Joseph J. Maltese, Hon. Paul Wooten, and Hon. […]
Plaintiff was awarded summary judgment on the issue of liability. The Appellate Division reversed...
March 25, 2012
Plaintiff's motion to renew and vacate a prior order granting defendant's motion for summary judgment on default, was denied. The Appellate Division affirmed. Plaintiff defaulted in opposing defendant's motion for summary judgment on the issue of lack of a serious injury pursuant to Insurance Law § 5102(d). Plaintiff did not move to vacate the default […]
March 27, 2019
Defendant was denied summary judgment on the issue of liability in this rear-end motor vehicle accident. The Appellate Division reversed.
March 26, 2016
Co-Defendant was the middle vehicle in a 3 vehicle rear-end chain accident. Co-Defendant moved for summary judgment, which was denied by the lower court. The Appellate Division affirmed, noting that there were questions of fact (i.e., order of impacts), as to whether the middle vehicle contributed to the proximate causation of this accident.
March 26, 2017
Defendant’s motion for dismissal pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(7) was denied. The Appellate Division reversed.Co-defendant was the driver for commercial co-defendant, and an employee of a corporation in which defendant was a principal. Co-defendant struck plaintiff’s vehicle, while driving in the scope of his employment. Plaintiff brought suit against commercial defendant, and subsequently brought claims directly […]
March 26, 2015
Commercial contractor co-defendant appealed from decision, which granted plaintiff's motion pursuant to CPLR 5015(a) to vacate a prior order granting co- defendants summary judgment, and granted reargument to ultimately deny co-defendant’s motion for summary judgment to dismiss claims based on respondeat superior. The Appellate Division affirmed. Plaintiff was a sidewalk pedestrian who sustained personal injuries, when co-defendant’s […]
March 27, 2020
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for securing affirmance of summary judgment in favor of Carolyn and Andrew Meccia in the Appellate Division, Second Department. The case arose from a motor vehicle accident at an intersection where the plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle operated by defendant Hailey Goodall. The Goodall vehicle failed to stop at […]
July 21, 2025
Congratulations to Gerard Ferrara for securing a favorable outcome on behalf of the respondents, Carolyn and Andrew Meccia, in this case. This decision highlights the importance of demonstrating proximate cause and the absence of fault in negligence cases. The matter was heard before Hon. Valerie Brathwaite Nelson, Hon. Robert J. Miller, Hon. William G. Ford, […]
Defendant parking lot owner moved for summary judgment, which was denied. The Appellate Division reversed. Plaintiff alleged injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot. The Appellate Division found defendant had proved that the sole proximate cause of the accident was the negligence of the driver that struck the plaintiff.
March 26, 2014
