Fullerton Beck Partner Susan Scaria successfully defended a masonry and façade contractor in a high-exposure damages-only Labor Law trial in the Bronx. The case arose out of an accident in 2014 involving a plaintiff who was working as a bricklayer when he was struck on the head with a piece of brick that fell from seven stories above. The plaintiff alleged a fractured skull, neck and back injuries, as well as a traumatic brain injury. He underwent cervical and lumbar fusion surgeries and was treated for a brain injury for nine years leading up to the time of trial. He […]

Expanding its dedication to supporting the communities it serves, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Dr. Heidi Davidson to its Community Bank Board for Tompkins Hudson Valley. Dr. Davidson, who currently serves as co-founder and CEO of Galvanize Worldwide and Galvanize On Demand, brings nearly 30 years of marketing and communication leadership experience to her position. Her expertise will help ensure that Tompkins continues to effectively inform its audiences of initiatives across its Hudson Valley footprint. “Dr. Davidson’s decades of experience in leading organizations to success is an invaluable asset to our growing Board,” said David DeMilia, president of Tompkins’ Hudson […]

ITHACA, NY – Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share of $1.05 for the fourth quarter of 2023, down 22.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $15.0 million, down $4.5 million or 23.3% compared to the $19.5 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2022. Contributing to the lower quarterly results were increased funding costs and increased operating expenses, which included costs related to three branch closures during the fourth quarter of 2023 as well as personnel-related charges. For […]