Fullerton Beck successfully opposed a motion for summary judgment filed by a plaintiff in a rear-end collision accident on a major highway. Partners Philip DeNoia and Edward Guardaro recently represented an insured client in the case, in which the plaintiff’s counsel filed an early motion for summary judgment on liability prior to depositions. Such motions in New York rear-end collision cases often lead to early liability in favor of plaintiffs, with post-judgment interest running until trial. For this reason, successfully opposing this motion was a critical achievement for our client. Fullerton Beck argued that a genuine question of fact precluded […]

Yankwitt LLP prevailed on a Motion for Judgment on Pleadings in a case brought against a United States Park Police Officer pursuant to Bivens v. United States, a U.S. Supreme Court case that recognizes an injured person’s right to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. The plaintiff asserted claims of excessive force, false arrest, and violation of the right to a fair trial in connection with the officer’s arrest of the plaintiff. Yankwitt LLP was retained by the U.S. Department of Justice to represent the defendant through its private counsel retention program. During the pendency of the litigation, the […]

The Westchester Community College Foundation is hosting its annual Lester M. Crystal President’s Forum on Wednesday, October 9, 6-7 pm ET. This year’s virtual event focuses on “The Future of Work — The Path Forward” and will be moderated by Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent of PBS News. Panelists include John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of SUNY and former U.S. Secretary of Education; Angela Beatty, Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer at Accenture; and Cory Turner, Correspondent/Senior Editor, NPR Ed. While the event is free, registration is required. Click here for more information and to register