Category: FCH News

Stephen M. Cohen Wins Defense Verdict in Action Arising from Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Into a Construction Staging Area

The plaintiff, a 74-year-old passenger in a vehicle owned and operated by defendant Stephen Naklicki, sought damages for personal injuries... View Article

Court Grants Summary Judgment to Prime Contractor

In a decision dated July 20, 2017, Justice Gerald E. Loehr granted the summary judgment motion of our clients, Skanska... View Article

Court Dismisses Complaint In Its Entirety Against Labor Law Defendants

In a decision dated April 28, 2017, Justice Manuel J. Mendez granted our clients, defendants Bank of America Corp. and... View Article

Court of Appeals Denies Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Labor Law §240(1) Claim Against Owner and General Contractor

On March 30, 2017, the Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, First Department’s decision which granted the plaintiff summary... View Article

Court Dismisses Complaint and All Cross-Claims Against General Contractor in Work Zone Automobile Accident Case

In a decision dated March 24, 2017, Justice Charles M. Troia granted summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff’s complaint and all... View Article

On March 8, 2017, John V. Fabiani and Stephen M. Cohen lectured at a seminar for Kiska Construction Inc. entitled “Best Practices for Accident Investigations,” in New York City.

Summary Judgment Granted to Third-Party Defendant in Sidewalk Defect Case

In a decision dated February 21, 2017, Justice James E. d’Auguste granted summary judgment dismissing the third-party action for common... View Article

On March 3, 2017, Thomas J. Hall lectured at a seminar for Archstone Builders LLC entitled “Best Practices for Post-Accident Investigations,” in New York City.

On February 23, 2017, John V. Fabiani and Stephen M. Cohen lectured at a seminar for the Starr Commercial General Casualty Profit Center entitled “New York Labor Law in Non-Construction Areas,” in New York City.

On February 7, 2017, Thomas J. Hall lectured at a seminar for Grace Industries LLC and Haughland Energy Group LLC entitled “Contractual Risk Transfer in New York,” in Plainview, New York.