Appellate Results

Senior Associates Justin Masure and Matthew Lavoie obtained a complete defense victory after the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed an order denying the plaintiff's motion to restore a dismissed action. The decision leaves intact the dismissal secured in Nassau County Supreme Court following plaintiff counsel's repeated failure to appear for court-ordered compliance conferences.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman achieved a significant appellate victory before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, successfully defending a judgment on the pleadings in favor of its insurer client in a dispute concerning coverage for pregnancy-related employment discrimination claims and an underlying default judgment entered against the insured.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman is proud to share that Partner Megan Michaud recently secured a complete summary judgment victory in a high stakes wrongful death action arising out of an incident in Middletown, Connecticut.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman is proud to share the achievement of a significant appellate victory in the First Department of New York, securing a complete reversal of the lower court's decision. The team consisted of a group of talented attorneys including New York Co-Managing Partner James Tyrie; Partner Jennifer Provost; Senior Associate Lauren Davies; and Associate, Chloe Hassenfratz.

The Tampa office of Wood Smith Henning & Berman achieved a noteworthy win after the Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed in full the trial court's dismissal with prejudice, a contentious civil action against one of the nation's leading real estate development and affordable housing organizations. The WSHB team was comprised of Partner Ryan Schoeb, Senior Counsel Caitlin Reese, and Senior Associate Teddy Bilirakis.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman achieved a significant appellate victory in Allen v. Patel, in which the California Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's order granting a new trial on liability and compensatory damages. The court held that pervasive plaintiff attorney misconduct fundamentally compromised the integrity of the jury's verdict and irreparably prejudiced the defense. The WSHB team led by Greg Amundson, Stephen Caine, and Fred Vasquez claimed victory for the client through superb advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to professionalism and decorum in the courtroom.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman is proud to announce the achievement of a decisive appellate victory in a highly contested dog bite case involving a minor plaintiff and alleged damages reaching tens of millions of dollars. The California Court of Appeal granted the firm's petition for writ of mandate, directing the trial court to vacate its prior order denying summary judgment and to enter a new order granting the firm's motion for summary judgment in full.