AssistantJan Schwartz
973.242.1364 ext. 9024
jschwartz@wglaw.comRobert Ball handles the defense of asbestos, toxic tort, construction defect, general liability, liquor liability and product liability claims. Bob represents local, national and international insureds, self insureds and insurance company clients, and defends municipalities and school boards both directly and as additional insureds. Bob has tried numerous cases to verdict throughout New Jersey and argued cases before the Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. He is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial Attorney. He also defends public and private employers against CEPA and Whistleblower claims and litigation. Bob is a frequent lecturer to underwriters and claims professionals on various claims and litigation issues. Robert Ball handles the defense of asbestos, toxic tort, construction defect, general liability, liquor liability and product liability claims. Bob represents local, national and international insureds, self insureds and insurance company clients, and defends municipalities and school boards both directly and as additional insureds. Bob has tried numerous cases to verdict throughout New Jersey and argued cases before the Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. He is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial Attorney. He also defends public and private employers against CEPA and Whistleblower claims and litigation. Bob is a frequent lecturer to underwriters and claims professionals on various claims and litigation issues. ExperienceObtained defense verdict on behalf of sports complex arising out of fall in large play maze. Plaintiff sustained a displaced condyle fracture at the distal humerus which required ORIF. The jury found that the complex was not negligent. Obtained defense verdict on behalf of daycare center arising out of claim that negligent supervision caused plaintiff to collide with furniture and sustain forehead laceration which became infected, required a one-week admission to the ICU and resulted in scarring. The jury found the center was not negligent. Obtained defense verdict on behalf of sports training center arising out of claim of negligent supervision during cheerleading instruction which caused the plaintiff to fall without being properly spotted. Plaintiff sustained displaced fractures of the radius and ulna which required ORIF. The jury found the center was not negligent.
Selected Cases
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Szalontai v. Yazbo's Sports Café. 180 N.J. 454 (2004)
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Torres v. Tamburri Associates, 2010 WL 4905069
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Credit Suisse First Boston v. Phillip Lehman Co. Ltd., 2010 WL 816540
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Fitzharris v. Butch Kowal's Tavern, 205 WL 2449474
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Lesniakowski v. Amerada Hess, 255 N.J. Super> 416 (App. Div. 1988)
Professional & Community Involvement
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New Jersey State Bar Association
AssistantJan Schwartz
973.242.1364 ext. 9024
jschwartz@wglaw.com |