Appellate Results

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.

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.