Appellate Results

Wood Smith Henning & Berman proudly announces a significant victory in the California Court of Appeal, which upheld the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the firm's client, a respected cardiothoracic physician, in a complex medical malpractice lawsuit.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman successfully defended a licensed child psychologist who was sued after offering professional opinions on visitation in a contentious custody case. The appeal, led by Nicholas Gedo, was successful with the Court of Appeal finding that the plaintiff's claims arose from protected activity and lacked any probability of success.

WSHB is proud to announce a significant appellate win achieved by partner Richard Singer, in a case involving complex issues surrounding forced place insurance policies. The decision by Florida's Third District Court of Appeal affirms the trial court's dismissal of a borrower's claim for lack of standing and delivers critical guidance on the rights of borrowers under lender-placed insurance policies.

Owners of amusement parks and other entities which utilize forum selection provisions in participation agreements are watching an important case pending before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The case could have significant implications for parental rights in the state and focuses on whether parents possess the authority to waive their child's right to a jury trial when signing participation agreements and opt for arbitration as the forum for any claim which arises from recreational activities that involve some inherent risk, such as trampoline parks.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman is proud to share that partners Michelle Arbitrio and Molly Wilcox successfully defended their clients in a significant public procurement dispute, securing the dismissal of all claims. In a decision affirming the trial court's ruling, the Connecticut Appellate Court determined that the plaintiff lacked standing to pursue its claims, setting a key precedent for cases involving unsuccessful bidders in government contracting.

In a major victory for the defense, the California Court of Appeal affirmed a summary judgment in favor of WSHB's client involving a significant injury case brought by a longshoreman who was injured at the Port of Long Beach. The plaintiff, who alleged a traumatic brain injury and orthopedic injuries after his rig tipped over while hauling cargo at the Port, originally sought $20 million in damages. This appellate decision marks a rare complete dismissal in this high-stakes area of law.

In a significant legal win, the Dallas office of Wood Smith Henning & Berman (WSHB) secured an exceedingly rare appellate victory through a restricted appeal, a seldom-used legal tool with strict limitations. The successful appeal overturned a default judgment, offering new hope for clients who believed all legal avenues had been exhausted.

WSHB is proud to announce momentous victories achieved by partners Richie Singer and Kimberly Jones and senior associate Erica Pope. Richie Singer successfully argued a complex Motion for Summary Judgment concerning a coverage issue on a forced place policy. This win was followed by an unsuccessful appeal filed by the Plaintiff thanks to the strong briefing and arguments by partner Kimberly Jones. This outcome not only underscores the firm's legal prowess but also exemplifies its commitment to providing exceptional representation for clients.