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Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of radiologist’s claims against insurance fraud investigator for Bivens and Federal Tort Claims Act claims

February 26, 2020

Shapiro v. Goldman, No. 16-3097-CV, 2017 WL 3635517 (2d Cir. Aug. 24, 2017) Citing a “thorough opinion of the district court”, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a judgment dismissing claims against an insurance industry trade association. Plaintiff is a radiologist named in a federal indictment alleging a conspiracy to…

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Helpful Hints for Determining Causation for Storm Damage Under Florida Law

February 26, 2020

by Glenn A. Jacobson, Esq & Mark I. Binsky, Esq In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, property claims professionals are or shortly will be overwhelmed with building claims arising from Hurricane Irma. In many instances, it will be difficult to determine whether the damages are covered or excluded under Florida law. As we saw with…

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Summary jury trial ends in defense verdict for Bronx building owner

February 12, 2020

Ramos v. DuPont Realty, LLC, Supreme Court, Bronx County, Index No. 300726/07 Following a summary jury trial in Supreme Court, Bronx County, before the Honorable Ben A. Barbato, a Bronx jury rendered a defense verdict in favor of client, DuPont Realty, LLC. Plaintiff alleged that he was injured while walking down the stairs of the…

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