Miami Managing Partner Todd R. Ehrenreich and Partner David L. Luck, acting as co-counsel with a Boston law firm, recently secured a defense verdict in a multimillion-dollar federal patent infringement case on behalf of a bike wheel manufacturer.

New York Appellate Partner Nicholas P. Hurzeler and Managing Partner Gregory S. Katz recently prevailed when the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the dismissal of a Labor Law 240(1) claim involving an accident that occurred in the basement of a house under construction. Balfe v. Graham, ___ AD3d ___ (2d Dept. 2023), decided March 8, 2023.

Chicago Partner Melissa Gardner recently secured a significant victory on behalf of an insured party when a Cook County, Illinois jury returned a complete defense verdict following a four-day trial in a high-exposure, complex matter with a nearly $2 million damages demand from the plaintiff.

Madison County Partners Adam S. Johnson and Jessica A. Brasel recently secured a significant trial victory on behalf of Lewis Brisbois’ insurer client. The matter arose from a two-vehicle accident that occurred in Williamson County, Illinois. 

Dallas Managing Partner Christopher C. White and Partner Robert A. Ewert recently secured a significant trial victory in a high exposure matter in Eastland County, Texas, on behalf of Lewis Brisbois’ insurance company client and its insured. In this case, the plaintiff sustained back and shoulder injuries after colliding with a truck that the insured’s driver was operating. The plaintiff subsequently sued Lewis Brisbois’ clients and made a multimillion-dollar demand, with an economic damages claim in the high six-figure range. Seven days before trial, the clients retained Messrs. White and Ewert to try the case.

Madison County Partner Adam Johnson and Associate Nicholas Martin recently secured a significant trial victory on behalf of Lewis Brisbois’ insurer client. The matter arose from a three-vehicle accident that occurred in Johnson County, Illinois. Following the incident, the plaintiff filed suit, alleging that he sustained permanent and significant injuries from the accident. The defense admitted negligence but denied causation.

Newark Managing Partner Colin P. Hackett and Partner Timothy E. Shanley recently secured a “no cause” jury verdict on behalf of a national logistics company and its tractor trailer driver. Mr. Shanley litigated the case from its inception until the trial began, with Mr. Hackett handling the trial.

Chicago Partner Josh M. Kantrow and Associate Jason W. Jochum recently secured a significant appellate victory on behalf of a company and its principals when the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, affirmed the dismissal of the plaintiff’s promissory fraud claim – a cause of action unique to Illinois and notoriously difficult to have dismissed prior to discovery.

Denver Partner Jeffrey Kass recently obtained a favorable settlement in a pro bono matter on behalf of a group of high school students who were seeking to prevent the Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) attempt to register a trademark for a social justice podcast that the students had created.

Fort Lauderdale and Chicago Partner Michael Gnesin recently closed two separate multimillion-dollar transactions on behalf of firm clients, with assistance from Fort Lauderdale Partner Howard Gitten and Northwest Indiana Partner John Terpstra, respectively.