New York Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions

<H2> <center> United States of America v. Robert Sensi </h2> </center>

New York, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with with narcoterrorism, terrorism, narcotics distribution, and money laundering charges. “As alleged, Paul Campo and Robert Sensi conspired to assist CJNG, one of the most notorious Mexican cartels that is responsible for countless deaths through violence and drug trafficking in the United States and Mexico,” s... More...

<h2> <center> Treda Collier Dickenmann v. Village Lutheran Church </h2> </center>

New York City, New York employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation job discrimination theory.... More...

<h2> <center> John Doe, et al. v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese, et al. </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs in a corporate negligence case claiming that the Defendant allowed priests to sexually assault them.... More...

<h2> </center> Muñoz Materano v. Javier Tomas United States </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an 8th Amendment civil rights deliberate indifference theory. Muñoz Materano v. United States refers to ongoing immigration cases, notably involving Javier Tomas Muñoz Materano, challenging detention/deportation, but it's often confused with the major Supreme Court case Department of State v. Muñoz (2024), wh... More...

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Hiram Carrero </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with arson. Hiram Carrero, age 18, is accused of setting a man on fire in a subway around 3 a.m. Monday aboard a northbound 3 train at Penn Station in Manhattan.... More...

<H2> <center> Kiran Vuppala v. Lims Kitchen NYC, Inc., d/b/a Lim's Kitchen </h2> </center>

New York, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an Americans With Disabilities Act violation. I Overview Do You Have an ADA Violation Case? | Weisberg Cummings Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) include discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas like employment, public accommodations, and government services, as well as fail... More...

<H2> <center> United States of America v. Terrence Williams </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted and conspiracy to commit health care fraud and fraud with identification documents (aggravated identity theft).... More...

<H2> <center> Perl Felberbaum v. Yaakov Felberaum </h2> </center>

White Plains, New York, family law lawyers represented the parties in a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act dispute. AI Overview The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) and its successor, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), are state laws that determine which state's court has the authority to make or modify child custody decisions when a famil... More...

<H2> <center> Hilario Rojas Ortega v. Healthy Choice Markets IV, LLC, et al. </h2> </center>

White Plains, New York, employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Labor Standards Act theory.... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Dana Escoffier </h2> </center>

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with harassment and third-degree assault. Dana Escoffier, age 79, got into an argument with his friend Dean Whetzel, age 82. Escoffier shoved Whetzel who fell and hit his head. Whetzel died from the head injury he suffered when he fell.... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Sanford Solny </h2> </center>

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 13 counts of third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and one count of third-degree grand larceny. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a disbarred Brooklyn attorney who stole the deeds to 11 residential properties across Brooklyn, primarily from minority homeowners in fi... More...

<h2> </center> State of New York v. Joel Nieves </h2> </center>

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant chgarged wiht Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the First Degree; and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. <br> <br> Joel Nieves, age 35, allegedly firing multiple gunshots during the Mexican Day parade and hitting a 17-year-old innocent bystander in September 2025... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, Michael Mashaw and David Walters </h2> </center>

New York, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with murder and manslaughter.<br> <br> Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, Michael Mashaw and David Walters were prison guards at Marcy Correctional Facility and beat Robert Brooks, age 43, to death.... More...

<H2> <center> Thomas Cole v. Foxmar, Inc., d/b/a Education and Training Resources </h2> </center>

Burlington, Vermont employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Act (“VOSHA”), 21 V.S.A. §§ 201–232, and the Vermont Earned Sick Time Act (“VESTA”), 21 V.S.A. §§ 481–<br> 487. ... More...

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Adam Gomez </h2> </center>

Syracuse, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of firearm with obliterated serial number.<br> <br> AI Overview<br> <br> Possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number is illegal under federal and state laws, though some federal challenges are ongoing.<br> <br> Generally, the law prohibits knowingly possessing, receiving, or transporting a f... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Justin Deprospo </h2> </center>

New York, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder in the second-degree.<br> <br> Justin Deprospo, age 27, was accused of fatally shooting 32-year-old Burnie Pleasant outside of a smoke shop in Harlem in November 2023.<br> <br> “Justin Deprospo callously and fatally shot Burnie Pleasant, a father of two with musical aspirations,” said District At... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Christopher Baldner </h2> </center>

Kingston, New York criminal defense lawyer represented former New York trooper charged with murder, manslaughter and other crimes.<br> <br> Christopher Baldner, age 52, was accused of causing the death of a 11-year-old girl who was a passenger in an SUV in a high-speed chase that resulting in a crash.<br> <br> On December 2, 2020, Baldner stopped a Dodge Journey driven by Tristin Goods for speedin... More...

<h2> <center> Amy Moore, et al. v. Howard Rubin </h2> </center

Brooklyn, New York, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on Racketeering (RICO) Act violation theories.<br> <br> Howard Rubin, a successful bond trader, recruited women from around the country to travel to New York and engage in sadomasochism with him in exchange for money. Rubin employed assistants, whom he paid up to $15,000 per month, to lure women with promi... More...

<h2> <center> Estate of Darryl Boyd v. City of Buffalo, et al. </h2> </center>

Buffalo, New York personal injury lawyerS represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> Plaintiffs Darryl Boyd and John Walker, Jr. each spent over twenty years in prison for the 1976 murder of William Crawford. In August 2021, the New York Supreme Court in Erie County vacated the convictions of both men. Plaintiffs then sued the County of Erie (the "County"), the... More...

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Daniel Kaplan and Adam Kaplan </h2> </center>

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, investment advisor fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.<br> <br> The defendants are accused of overcharging clients for advisory fees and fraudulently charging client credit cards and bank accounts for unauthorized investments or fees.<br> <br> The Government claimed that the de... More...

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jonathan Braun </h2> </center>

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting a nanny, swinging an IV pole at a nurse, dodging tolls in luxury cars, conspiracy to import drugs, drug possession, and money laundering.<br> <br> Trump commuted the federal charges against Braun and the federal charged with were commuted.<br> <br> <br> ... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Davean Reyes, et al. </h2> </center>

Bronx, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Monday, Oct. 6, that 10 people have been variously charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons charges for a series of retaliatory shootings surrounding Labor Day weekend that left four people dead and seven wounded.<br> <br> <br> <br> “A ... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Davide Mazariegos </h2> </center>

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> David Mazariegos allegedly attacked a man at the Jay Street subway station in Brooklyn killing him.... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Clive Porter </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery.<br> <br> Clive Porter, 33, is accused of striking a 45-year-old man in the face, causing him to fall onto the subway tracks at the Bowery and Delancey Street station.<br> <br> The Defendant's behavior may have been motivated by hatred of Asians.... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. John Doe >h2> </center>

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer will be representing the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> The teen now faces the following charges:<br> <br> Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon – felony<br> Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon – felony<br> Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon – misdemeanor<br> ... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Raqueeb A. Shadreem </h2> </center>

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stabbing a dog.<br> <br> Raqueeb A. Shadreem, 47, was also accused of attacking a dog and the dog’s owner,... More...

<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Julius M. Hatten </h1></center></h1>

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug and gun charges.<br> <br> U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Julius M. Hatten, 35, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition. The charges carry a mandatory mini... More...

<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Peter Bardunias </h1></center></h1>

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor.<br> <br> Peter Bardunias, age 59, of Clifton Park, New York, was charged today with attempting to entice a minor to engage in prohibited sexual activity. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the F... More...

<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Abdullah At Taqi, Khalilullah Yousuf, and Seema Rahman </h1></center></h1>

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS.<br> <br> In federal court in Brooklyn, Abdullah At Taqi was convicted by a jury on all three counts of an indictment charging him and co-defendant Mohammad David Hashimi with conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham ... More...

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<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Abdullah At Taqi, Mohammad David Hashimi </h1></center></h1>

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham.<br> <br> in federal court in Brooklyn, Abdullah At Taqi was convicted by a jury on all three counts of an indictment charging him and co-defendant Mohammad David Hashimi with conspiring and attempting to provide material ... More...

<h2> <center> Veronica SanMiguel v. Meryl Y. Grimaldi, & c., et al. </h2> </center>

Bronx, New York, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who used on a medical malpractice theory.<br> <br> Plaintiff Veronica SanMiguel was admitted to defendant St. Barnabas Hospital (St. Barnabas) on July 1, 2012, after she did not go into labor by her due date. She came under the care of defendant Dr. Meryl Y. Grimaldi who, along with St. Barnabas's nursing staff, induced labor. On t... More...

<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Sharon Toney‑Finch </h1></center></h1>a

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Wire Fraud And Stolen Valor.<br> <br> A former Stoughton police officer who was previously indicted for allegedly murdering Sandra Birchmore, a pregnant woman, to prevent her from disclosing information about his sexual exploitation of her beginning when she was a minor, has been indicted for allegedly causing the de... More...

<H2> <CENTER> State of New York v. Michael A. Wright </h2> </center>

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with driving while intoxicated, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, multiple tickets related to erratic operation and collisions. ... More...

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Rephayah Oselmo </h2> </center>

Syracuse, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder and second-degree possession of a weapon.<br> <br> Rephayah Oselmo, 18, of Syracuse, is accused of killing or being an accessory to the killing of Jakari Towensent, who was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds on Sept. 16 in front of the J & B Grocery at 409 Bellevue Ave., in Syracuse.... More...

<h2> <center> Robert Januchowski v. Fay Servicing, L.L.C. </h2> </center>

Buffalo, New York, consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violation claim.<br> <br> Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) violations include abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection tactics such as harassment, repeated calls, and threats of illegal action. Other violations include making false statements about the debt's amount or legal sta... More...

<h2> <center> Clifford L. Grover, Jr. v. Social Security Administration </h2> </center>

Buffalo, New York, social security disability lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for Social Security DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.<br> <br> Social Security DIWC/DIWW benefits are Disabled Insured Worker's Claim and Disabled Insured Worker's Insurance benefits, which are the same as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These are monthly cash benef... More...

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Andrew Yannello </h2> </center>

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with activities relating to material containing child pornography. ... More...

<h2> <center> Lynn K. Pierce v. Target Corporation </h2> </center>

Rochester, New York, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a premises liability claim.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Supreme Court, Monroe County, New York, and was removed to federal court by Target Corporation.<br> <br> New York premises liability law holds property owners responsible for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on their property, provided they were negligent ... More...

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jean Paul Bayoi </h2> </center>

West Palm Beach, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with money laundering. ... More...