October - 2017

Steven Dyki Prevails On Labor Law Summary Judgment Motion In Queens County

On October 11, 2017, Steven Dyki prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in Calle v. 1411 IC-SIC Property LLC, Index No. 704429/2013 (Supreme Court, Queens County). The plaintiff claimed that during the course of demolishing a ceiling, a beam fell onto him causing severe injuries. The plaintiff moved for summary judgment on his claim for violation of Labor Law section 240(1) arguing that he was not provided with a proper protective device to perform his work. Mr. Dyki m

Lee-David Weiner Wins Summary Judgment In New York County

On October 4, 2017, Lee-David Weiner won summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff’s complaint in Smith v. City of New York, Index No. 154726/2013 (Supreme Court, New York County). The accident occurred when the passenger in the plaintiff’s parked vehicle opened up the passenger side door into an oncoming school bus. Mr. Weiner argued that there was no liability for the defendants because the plaintiff was liable for the negligent acts of his passenger, and the conduct of

John Komar Wins Defense Verdict In Kings County

On October 4, 2017, John Komar won a defense verdict in Marte v Vlaun, Index No.: 50392/14 (Supreme Court, Kings County). The case involved a 34 year old passenger in our client’s livery car who claimed that she sustained serious injuries to her neck, back and right shoulder when the car collided with the rear of co-defendant’s vehicle, which had become disabled and stopped in the westbound left lane of The Triboro Bridge in Queens. Immediately to the left of the stalled car

John Komar Wins Defense Verdict In New York County

On September 29, 2017 John Komar won a defense verdict in Kemp-Wright v. NYCTA, Index No.: 400132/14 (Supreme Court, New York County). The case involved a passenger in our client’s livery car who claimed that she sustained serious injuries to her left shoulder and lumbar spine when the car collided with a New York City Transit Authority bus. The plaintiff and the bus driver claimed that our client, who did not testify, attempted to “cut” in front of the bus to position the c

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