Florina Altshiler, Esq., of Russo & Toner, LLP, obtained a defense verdict on liability after a jury trial in Erie County Supreme Court. Plaintiff, David Bonczar, a then 46-year-old male fire alarm technician claimed serious injuries following a fall from an A-frame ladder while installing a fire detection system at an AMC theater during a major renovation project. Plaintiff alleged that the ladder wobbled and shifted as he descended causing him to fall to the floor below.

Russo & Toner, LLP is proud to announce that Senior Partner, Stephen B. Toner, has been appointed to the Legislative Committee of the Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Toner will be involved with interacting with the Representatives and Senators of the Connecticut State Legislature to advance those statutes, regulations and reforms important to the fair administration of justice in the insurance defense bar, and for our Connecticut clients.