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. […]
