FMG Obtains Summary Judgment on Coverage Dispute for Insurer in Illinois Federal Court
7/18/24
FMG attorney, Jonathan L. Schwartz, prevailed on summary judgment in favor of National Fire & Marine Insurance Company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois before a federal judge.
As background, approximately two months after …
FMG Secures Dismissal of Complaint for Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Pennsylvania
7/18/24
Jacob Gates v The Grier Foundation and Geoffrey Grier, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-01443. FMG attorneys Cindy O’Donnell and Morgan Randle prevailed on a motion to dismiss for lack of …
FMG Secures Summary Judgment on Fourth Amendment Unlawful Entry/Excessive Force Claims in Georgia
7/18/24
C.J., a minor, by and through her next friend and guardian Betty Jean Murphy James, et al., v. Michael Blaquiere and Downy Casey, United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Civil Action File No. 2:22-cv-78-LGW-BWC
FMG attorneys …
FMG Secures Motion to Dismiss in Class Action RICO Case in Georgia
7/18/24
FMG attorneys Travis Knobbe, Luke Zavoli, and Matt Foree prevailed on a motion to dismiss in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia before a federal judge on claims related to the alleged impropriety …
Summary Judgment for Professional Liability Claim in Orange County
5/17/24
FMG attorneys Jessica Farrelly and Jessica Cauley prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Orange County, Florida on claims of legal malpractice and spoilation of evidence. The matter concerned a failure to fulfill …
FMG Secures Early Dismissal in Georgia Premises Liability Case
5/17/24
FMG attorneys Wayne Melnick and Sangeetha Krishnakumar secured an early dismissal of a security company in a Gwinnett County, Georgia case. Plaintiff, the surviving parent and administrator of her son’s estate, brought suit against the security company (and other defendants) …
Motion To Dismiss Granted in Behavioral Health Care Provider Case in Pennsylvania
5/17/24
Justin Boron and Julia Bover of FMG represented a behavioral health care provider in a data breach class action. Plaintiffs alleged that they received healthcare services from the provider. As part of receiving services there, Plaintiffs allege that they gave …
Wrongful Death Dismissed With Prejudice in Newark
5/17/24
FMG attorneys prevailed on a motion to dismiss with prejudice after protracted motion practice over the course of over two years, including two trips to the Appellate Division. Trial Court Judge Keith Lynott in Newark dismissed the wrongful death and …
FMG Secures Motion to Dismiss Underinsured Motorist Claim in Kentucky Court
5/17/24
FMG attorneys Barry Miller and Dave Cecil prevailed on a motion to dismiss in Kentucky state court on a claim for underinsured motorist benefits arising from an accident that occurred while the Plaintiff was operating an electric motor scooter. The …
FMG Obtains Summary Judgment in Landlord Liability Case in Georgia
1/18/24
Attorneys Wayne Melnick and Sangeetha Krishnakumar won summary judgment for FMG clients in Fulton County, Georgia. Plaintiff, the surviving parent and administrator of her son’s estate, brought suit against a property owner alleging theories of premises liability/negligent security against FMG’s …
FMG Obtains Dismissal of Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith Action in Kentucky
12/14/23
Lienholders sued officers of a defunct corporation, alleging breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and fraud. They sought more than $18 million for work and materials in the construction of a cannabis processing plant in Western Kentucky.
The officers sought a …
Massachusetts Federal Court Dismisses Legal Malpractice Case
12/14/23
Attorneys Jessica Kelly and Andrew Vandini obtained full dismissal of a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on the ground that the Massachusetts court lacked personal jurisdiction over our clients, a New York lawyer and …