A Yankwitt LLP trial team led by George “Chip” Godfrey and Benjamin Allee secured a unanimous jury verdict on behalf of our casino client in a premises liability case. The case involved a plaintiff who alleged he suffered a head injury after tripping on a sign near an escalator when he returned to the casino from a cigarette break. The incident occurred just weeks after the casino reopened following the COVID-19 pandemic closure. His wife was also named as a plaintiff in the suit. At trial, our team convinced the jury that the video evidence showed the plaintiff reaching over […]

The Yankwitt LLP team prevailed on behalf of a Fortune 500 company on a motion to strike and subsequent motion for reconsideration in a construction dispute before the Southern District of New York. Yankwitt LLP moved to strike allegations in the plaintiff’s amended complaint concerning settlement discussions, which the parties had agreed were protected from use in the litigation. While the other side disputed both the interpretation of the contract and Yankwitt LLP’s argument that the allegations fell within the parties’ agreement, Judge Philip M. Halpern agreed with Yankwitt LLP and granted the motion to strike in its entirety. To […]

The Westchester Children’s Association (WCA), in collaboration with Stories on Hudson, successfully hosted ‘Growing Pains’, an intimate and inspiring fundraising event on March 6, 2025, at The Playgroup Theatre in White Plains. The evening was filled with warmth, wisdom, and the power of storytelling, as attendees gathered to hear real-life stories that captured the essence of community, resilience, and shared experiences. As the only independent advocacy organization for children ages 0–25 in Westchester County, WCA continues to champion the well-being of children across the region. Proceeds from this event went directly to support WCA’s advocacy efforts, ensuring that policies and […]