Significant Cases

Summary Judgment in Ohio Sovereign Immunity Dispute

Doug Holthus and Cara Wright obtained summary judgment in favor of the City of Kenton and its police officer in a case arising from a traffic crash that occurred when the police officer was responding…

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Doug Holthus and Cara Wright obtained summary judgment in favor of the City of Kenton and its police officer in a case arising from a traffic crash that occurred when the police officer was responding to a call involving a knife fight. The trial court found that there was no evidence that the police officer acted willfully, wantonly, recklessly, maliciously or in bad faith and that, as a result, the officer and the city were immune from suit under Ohio state law.  

Anita Gaskins v. Skyler Newfer, et. al.; Hardin County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 20221178CVC

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New York Federal Court Grants Motion for Judgment in Insurance Coverage Dispute

FMG attorneys Jonathan Schwartz and Danielle Rudkin prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings in federal court in New York on behalf of an insurance company. This case involved a medical doctor seeking coverage from the insurance…

Summary Judgment in South Carolina Construction Coverage Action

FMG attorney Shawn Bingham prevailed at summary judgment in a South Carolina federal court for an insurance company in an insurance coverage dispute arising from the construction of a large mixed-use development in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.…

Dismissal in New Mexico Insurance Dispute

FMG attorneys Lorne Hiller and Jay Graif prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings asking the Court to determine that there was no duty to defend or indemnify under two policies of insurance for an alleged $3.5…

Summary Judgment in Pennsylvania Legal Malpractice Dispute

Meaghan Mahon and Patrick Cosgrove prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas on a legal malpractice claim concerning an underlying divorce settlement. The matter pertained to our…

Complete Dismissal in Utah Data Breach Class Action

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Court Dismisses Wiretapping Claim Against California Medical Clinic

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Summary Judgment in Ohio Police Dispute

Doug Holthus and Cara Wright obtained summary judgment in favor of the City of Kenton and a city police officer in a case involving a Plaintiff that was bitten by a police K9. The bite…

Summary Judgment Applying Exclusion in Wisconsin Contract Dispute

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Summary Judgment in Ohio First Amendment Retaliation Dispute

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Summary Judgment Finding No Duty in Kentucky Oil Rig Explosion

Barry M. Miller, Lucas R. Harrison and Sean C. Harrison prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky on behalf of a nationwide insurance carrier.…

No Probable Cause Found in Florida Professional Liability Matter

Robert Klein and Chris Fraga represented a Florida attorney in responding to a complaint to the Florida Bar’s Attorney/Consumer Assistance Program, which included allegations that the client had improperly threatened a pro se Plaintiff in order…

Summary Judgment on Negligence and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims in Florida

FMG Attorneys Jessica Farrelly and Jessica Cauley prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a Broward County, Florida court on claims of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty against their client, a substance abuse…