Civil Law

Successful Appeal Regarding Labor Law and Indemnification Issues

January 2010

Christopher T. Pusateri successfully defended an appeal before the Appellate Division, Fourth Department on behalf of the Defendant/Respondent contractor.  During the course of a construction project, an employee of another contractor was injured on the job as a result of onsite negligence.  This action sought a declaration of the Plaintiff’s indemnification rights and liabilities against [...]

Declaratory Judgment Obtained

January 2010

Christopher T. Pusateri successfully argued a motion for partial summary judgment before the Ontario County Supreme Court on behalf of Plaintiffs.  In this action, Plaintiffs’ sought to refinance an existing first mortgage, but were unable to do so.  Defendant offered to assist with refinancing by utilizing his good credit in consideration for residing on the [...]

Motorcylce Accident Claims Dismissed

January 2010

Christopher T. Pusateri successfully tried a matter in Manchester Town Court wherein the Plaintiff alleged property damage to his Harley Motorcycle as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  In a bench trial, the court issued a no-cause verdict finding that the Plaintiff negligently collided with Defendant’s vehicle and failed to abide by the New [...]

Benefits Obtained for Injured Firefighter

November 2009

Lawrence Andolina and Daniel DeBolt successfully obtained benefits under General Municipal Law §207-a for a firefighter who was permanently disabled as the result of an on-the-job injury. A hearing officer had originally awarded the benefits, but the Fire District engaged in a lengthy legal battle attempting to overturn that decision.  Although the District was successful in [...]

Motor Vehicle Action Dismissed For Failure to Meet Insurance Threshold

November 2009

Attorney Christopher T. Pusateri successfully achieved Summary Judgment in Wayne County Supreme Court.  Plaintiff asserted a claim for personal injuries that were allegedly incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Defendants moved to dismiss the matter premised upon the fact that the Plaintiff had significant pre-existing injuries and that he had not met [...]

Slip & Fall Case Dismissed

October 2009

Attorney Richard M. Doyle successfully defended a slip and fall case brought in the Wayne County Supreme Court against the Mall at Greece Ridge Center. The plaintiff alleged that, as a result of falling into a pothole in the parking lot at the Mall at Greece Ridge Center, she fractured her elbow and wrist, and [...]

Declaratory Judgment Ruling Reversed

October 2009

Attorney Mark M. Campanella successfully argued an appeal before the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, on behalf of the appellant/plaintiff in connection with a declaratory judgment action. In this action, the appellant/plaintiff was hired as the construction manager for a college renovation project. During the course of construction, the employee of one of the prime contractors [...]

Complex Product Liability Case Dismissed

August 2009

Attorneys Christopher T. Pusateri and Daniel P. Debolt successfully obtained Summary Judgment in a complex product liability matter.  Plaintiff was a temporary employee hired and placed by an agency with a local corporation to operate an injection molding machine and accompanying robotic components.  Plaintiff circumvented a safety apparatus and was injured when the robotic component [...]

Property Damage Case Dismissed

August 2009

Mark M. Campanella, Esq., successfully tried a case in Rochester City Court, wherein the plaintiff alleged property damage to his car as a result of a motor vehicle accident. In a bench trial, the Court issued a no-cause verdict in favor of the defendant, finding that the evidence supported the defendant’s contention that the right [...]

Elevator Defect Case Dismissed

July 2009

Attorney Christopher T. Pusateri successfully argued a Motion for Summary Judgment in Monroe County Supreme Court.  The Plaintiff alleged injuries as a result of a defective elevator in Kodak Park.  Summary Judgment was granted on behalf of Kodak dismissing all claims based upon proof that the company adequately inspected and maintained the condition of the [...]