General Liability Update - July 2005

2005-07-28

COMMONWEALTH COURT STRIKES DOWN JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY LAW In a disappointing turn of events for defendants, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has struck down The Fair Share Act (Act 57), finding it unconstitutional and void in the case of DeWeese v. Weaver

Anthony Ling and Christopher J. Rubinate Join Weber Gallagher

2010-02-05

Anthony Ling has joined Weber Gallagher's Murray Hill office as an associate in the General Liability practice group. His work focuses on the defense of claims involving construction defects, premises liability and property damage. Prior to joining Weber Gallagher, Mr

Andrew R. Benedict and John P. Kickbusch Promoted to Partnership

2010-01-01

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce the election of Andrew R. Benedict and John P. Kickbusch to partnership. Mr

Mary E. Sherlock Gains Defense Verdict in Industrial Accident Case

2009-08-24

Mary E. Sherlock, a partner in the Firm's Dover office, prevailed on behalf of a property owner at a recent five-day jury trial in Kent County. On May 20, 2003, plaintiff Rocky Stayton was seriously injured while moving a large four-wheeled pelletizer machine, weighing ne

Insurer Prevails in UM Trial

2009-07-24

An Atlantic County jury ruled that a "phantom" waver was not responsible for causing a motor vehicle accident, resulting in a no-cause verdict for Teachers Insurance Company. The case involved an accident that occurred on West Avenue in Ocean City, New Jersey. Plaintiff was traveling sout

Mary E. Sherlock Obtains Defense Verdict in Trip and Fall Case

2009-06-11

Our partner, Mary E. Sherlock, Esq., in our Dover, Delaware office obtained a defense verdict in a trip and fall case after a 2 day jury trial in the Superior Court of New Castle County, Delaware. Liability was strongly contested. The plaintiff was represented by Richard Morse, Esq. of th

Nine Attorneys Named Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers'

2009-05-27

Paul M. Fires, Joseph Goldberg, Richard E. Stabinski, Peter J. Weber and Andrew K. Worek, partners in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, Lynne Z. Gold

David J. Rosenberg Prevails In Defense of Property Damage Claim

2009-05-20

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas judge Paul Lutty Jr. recently non-suited a lawsuit filed by Pittsburgh-area homeowners who sought damages from their neighbors and a contractor for property damage. In the case, the plaintiffs claimed that their neighbors caused toxic mine water run

Mary E. Sherlock Joins Weber Gallagher's New Dover Office

2009-05-01

Following its recent expansion into northern Delaware, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce the opening of a second Delaware office in Dover, the state capital. Mary E. Sherlock will be the office's managing partner. Ms. Sherlock

Weber Gallagher Attorneys Cited as New Jersey 'Super Lawyers'

2009-03-19

Since its founding 17 years ago, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP has become one of the most respected defense litigation firms in New Jersey. The firm’s attorneys are leaders in their areas of expertise, innovators in their daily pra

Three Associates Join Weber Gallagher

2009-01-01

Robert G. Yosua has joined Weber Gallagher's Philadelphia office, concentrating his practice in medical malpractice liability, general business practice, appellate advocacy, urban planning, product and general liability defense in both state and federal courts. Mr. Yosua,

Robert MacMahon Obtains Verdict of Minimal Medical Damages in Ammonia Inhalation Case

2008-10-01

Robert MacMahon Obtains Summary Judgment in Catastrophic Loss Case Involving Local Concert Venue

2008-06-01

Jury Finds For Mall in Bench Collapse Case

2008-04-22

Partner Marc B. Zingarini and associate Shawane L. Lee of the Firm's Philadelphia office recently obtained a defense verdict in a premises liability case on behalf of an area shopping mall.  The plaintiff and his wife (who sued fo

Bar Granted Summary Judgment in Assault Case

2008-01-24

A  judge in Cape May County, New Jersey dismissed an assault case against a bar after concluding that plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to prove that the establishment breached any duty owed to the plaintiff, a patron of the bar.  The plaint

Weber Gallagher Promotes Five Attorneys to Partnership

2008-01-01

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph W. Borucki, Christopher P. Deegan, Sherri L. Dougherty, Lori A. Tunstall and Stephen P. Yuhas

Megan K. Murphy and Benjamin E. Schmidt Join Philadelphia Office

2007-10-08

Megan K. Murphy and Benjamin E. Schmidt have joined Weber Gallagher's Philadelphia office as associates.  Ms. Murphy, a 2007 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law, has joined the Firm's Workers' Compensation practice group, where she repre

Michael B. Pullano Gains Court Victories

2007-10-05

Philadelphia-based partner Michael B. Pullano was successful in obtaining dismissals for clients in several cases in September 2007.  On September 13, Judge Manfredi of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas granted preliminary objections in a professional negligence ca

Michael B. Pullano Wins Trial of Personal Injury Action

2007-07-20

Michael B. Pullano, a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia office, successfully defended a client in a personal injury action at trial before the Hon. Marlene Lachman in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.  The plaintiff was a waiter who suffered an all

Rosemarie Biviano Named 2007 NJ 'Rising Star'

2007-07-18

Partner Rosemarie Biviano of the Firm's Newark office has been selected as a 2007 New Jersey "Rising Star" by the publishers of New Jersey Monthly magazine and Law & Politics magazine. Ms. Biviano has been honored for her accomplishmen

Rosemarie Biviano Promoted to Partnership

2007-07-02

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that Rosemarie Biviano has been promoted to partnership at the law firm effective July 1, 2007.  Ms. Biviano, who is resident in the firm's Newark office, devotes her practice to the def

Richard S. Ranieri Recertified as Civil Trial Attorney

2007-05-25

The law firm of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that Richard S. Ranieri has become recertified, both locally and nationally, as a civil trial attorney.  Mr. Ranieri was certified by the Supreme Court of New J

Nine Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 2007 'Super Lawyers'

2007-05-24

Thomas E. Butler, Jr., Joseph Goldberg, Warren L. Simpson, Jr., Richard E. Stabinski, Patrick J. Stapleton III, Peter J. Weber, Andrew K. Worek and Marc B. Zi

Brian Calistri wins Federal Maritime Trial

2007-03-20

After a five-day jury trial in Philadelphia federal court and one hour of jury deliberation, Philadelphia-based attorneys Brian L. Calistri and Thomas Geroulo obtained a defense verdict in a maritime matter tried before the Hon. Bruce Kauffman in March

David J. Rosenberg Prevails in Two Superior Court Cases

2007-03-02

Weber Gallagher partner David J. Rosenberg represented prevailing parties in two recent decisions issued by the Pennsylvania Superior Court.  In Ivory v. Collins, issued on February 20, 2007, a three-judge panel unanimously aff

Pittsburgh Partners Obtain Pair of Defense Verdicts

2007-01-29

David J. Rosenberg, a partner in the Firm's Pittsburgh office, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of homeowners in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on January 17, 2007.  The plaintiff was cat-sitting for the defendants when they were out of town.  When leaving

Richard E. Stabinski Joins Philadelphia Office

2007-01-02

Richard E. Stabinski has joined Weber Gallagher as a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia office.  Mr. Stabinski has more than 20 years of litigation experience in the areas of commercial law, general liability, toxic tort and employment practices, has tried more than two doze

Michael S. Savett Obtains Summary Judgment for Contractor in Asbestos Lawsuit

2006-12-22

Michael S. Savett, a partner in Weber Gallagher's Philadelphia office, recently obtained summary judgment in an asbestos lawsuit venued in Montgomery County on behalf of his client, a general contractor for the construction of an area junior high school between 1968 and 1970

Robert MacMahon Gains Nonsuit in Vehicle Accident Trial

2006-11-21

Robert MacMahon, a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia office, recently obtained a nonsuit on behalf of a bus operator in a dart-out case that proceeded to trial in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  The case involved a claim by a college student, who was struck by a ca

Brian Calistri’s Maritime Trial Court Win Upheld by Third Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court Denies Further Appeal

2006-10-11

Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia office, recently prevailed in a maritime lawsuit brought by a dockworker thrown overboard and seriously injured during container discharge at the Camden, New Jersey pier.  On October 2, 2006, the United States 

Johnna D. Hutnick Joins Cherry Hill Office

2006-06-26

Johnna D. Hutnick has joined the Cherry Hill office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as an associate. Ms. Hutnick devotes her practice to a wide range of matters, including products liability, automotive liability, commercial litigation and gener

10 Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 'Super Lawyers'

2006-05-31

Thomas E. Butler, Jr., Joseph Goldberg, Warren L. Simpson, Jr., Patrick J. Stapleton III, Peter J. Weber, Andrew K. Worek and Marc B. Zingarini, partners in the Phila

Brian L. Calistri Obtains Federal Court Victory in Fire Loss Claim

2006-03-30

Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, obtained a major victory in federal court in Philadelphia defending a $1.25 million fire loss claim.  The January 2000 fire, which caused considerable damage t

Samuel H. Foreman Secures PA Superior Court Victory in Employer Statutory Immunity Case

2006-03-13

Samuel H. Foreman, a partner in the Pittsburgh office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, won an appeal in the Pennsylvania Superior Court for VisionQuest National, Ltd.  A lawsuit was filed against VisionQuest by the estate of a VisionQuest groundske

Brian L. Calistri Obtains Defense Verdict in Delaware County, PA Fall-Down Accident

2006-03-02

Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, obtained a defense verdict on February 22, 2006 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Calistri represented a financial planning company that was sued by the p

Brett J. Engelkraut Joins Philadelphia Office

2006-01-31

Brett J. Engelkraut has joined Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as an associate in the law firm's Philadelphia office.  Mr. Engelkraut devotes his practice to the defense of general liability matters on behalf of insurance carriers,

Weber Gallagher Promotes Three Attorneys to Partnership

2005-12-16

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that Wendi D. Barish, Laurence T. Bennett and Michael B. Pullano have been promoted to partnership at the law firm effective January 1, 2006.

Joseph Goldberg, Robert MacMahon and Tracy A. Walsh Join Philadelphia Office

2005-01-10

Joseph Goldberg, Robert MacMahon and Tracy A. Walsh have joined Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as partners in the law firm's Philadelphia office. Mr. Goldberg's practice comprises a range of areas, with extensive