Appellate Results

Wood Smith Henning & Berman partner Graham Miller and senior counsel Kenneth Hepworth successfully defended an appeal before the Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon in a wrongful death action arising from a traffic accident. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's dismissal, finding no basis for imposing liability on WSHB's clients.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman is proud to announce a significant appellate win in the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, where the firm successfully defended against fraud claims. White Plains Managing Partner Michelle Arbitrio, Partner Jared Levy and their talented litigation defense team, achieved a decisive affirmance of the trial court's dismissal, protecting the client from prolonged and costly litigation.

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.

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.