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The case involved an alleged slip and fall in the ladies room at a regional retailer’s location in Randolph, Massachusetts. The floor had recently been mopped and “wet floor” warning signs were posted in the hallway outside of the bathroom as well as inside the bathroom. There was also evidence that an employee orally warned Plaintiff that the floor had just been mopped. In addition, Plaintiff was captured on surveillance video walking past the warning sign that was outside of the ladies room at the time of the accident.
On February 8, 2024, MKCI Of Counsel and trial counsel Amelia Dweck obtained a unanimous defense verdict in a transportation matter in the Supreme Court of Kings County, New York.
Congratulations to Stephen Toner for his well earned recognition as the 2023 American Board of Trial Advocates New York Trial Lawyer of the Year! Steve's 12 consecutive defenses verdicts set him apart from a field of accomplished lawyers and earned him the highest honor of The American Board of Trial Advocates. MKCI is proud of his dedication and commitment to our clients and colleagues.
In its recent decision in Sullivan v. Werner, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court readdressed its decade-old ruling in Tincher v. Omega Flex, Inc. and held that, in a strict liability design defect case, the focus needs to remain on the product itself and not the “reasonableness” of the conduct of its manufacturer in making design choices – including compliance with industry or governmental standards – to ensure the safety of consumers and users of its products.
On November 21, 2023, MKCI Partner and trial counsel Steve Toner obtained a defense verdict in a multi-million dollar medical malpractice claim on behalf of two doctors and their practice Group in Westchester County, New York.
On October 3, 2023, approximately one week after hearing oral argument, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued an unpublished opinion overturning verdicts against Johnson & Johnson and Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. in four consolidated matters
On September 18, 2023 MKCI Partner Chris Hillsley, with the support of Senior Associate Dave Snyder and MKCI’s PA office, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a residential property contractor in the Philadelphia suburb of Delaware County. MKCI’s client originally brought a claim against the defendant homeowners for breach of contract for failure to pay outstanding invoices.
MKCI Hartford, CT partner Bruce Raymond obtained a defense verdict yesterday in a premises liability negligence action on behalf of a regional retailer with 150 stores.
MKCI’s Robert Connor and our Syracuse, NY team successfully opposed Plaintiff’s appeal of a prior summary judgment win in a premises liability claim. Plaintiff brought the underlying action against a property owner and tenant asserting damages from an alleged trip and fall on a portion of a public sidewalk which had been excavated during a renovation.
MKCI congratulates Hartford, CT attorney Kylie Brown on obtaining a defense verdict at the conclusion of her first ever trial! A bench trial was conducted in Meriden Superior Court. Plaintiff brought a product liability claim seeking damages for injuries allegedly sustained from candy purchased at Defendants’ store.
MKCI Celebrates Defense Verdict in Boston, MA Premises Liability Case!
Amelia Dweck Obtains Unanimous Defense Verdict in Transportation Matter!
Steve Toner Wins “Trial Lawyer of the Year” After 12 Consecutive Defense Verdicts
PA Supreme Court’s Decision Affects Evidence Involving Industry & Government Standards
Steve Toner Obtains Med Mal Defense Verdict After 2 Month Trial Just In Time For Thanksgiving!
NJ Appellate Division Overturns J&J Verdicts in Consolidated Matters
MKCI PA Obtains Defense Verdict in Bench Trial
MKCI Celebrates Another Jury Trial Win for MKCI’s Hartford Office!
MKCI Successfully Defends Appeal of Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case
Kylie Brown Obtains Bench Trial Defense Verdict in First Trial