Partner, Edoardo “Eddy” Maffia and Associate, Alexander “Alex” Fagone Secure Summary Judgment Dismissing General Contractor Client in High-stakes Litigation Matter in NY Supreme Court.

We are excited to announce a significant victory for a client of BMM. Associate, Alexander Fagone "Alex" and Partner, Edoardo Maffia "Eddy" successfully obtained a summary judgment dismissal of all claims against the firm’s client. The Court granted the motion following oral arguments presented by Partner, Eddy Maffia.

This case stemmed from an alleged trip-and-fall incident in a mall parking lot. The Plaintiff claimed to have undergone several surgeries, including a two-level spinal fusion and left-ankle arthroscopic surgery, and had made a multimillion-dollar demand. A key factor in the Court’s ruling was the robustness of our arguments demonstrating that the Client’s project was completed by the date of the incident and had received approval from the Premises’ ownership and various third parties.

During oral arguments, Eddy Maffia highlighted to the Court that the multiple expert affidavits presented in opposition to our motion were conclusory and self-serving. The Court concurred and determined that these affidavits did not hinder a finding of summary judgment in favor of the Client as a matter of law.

Congratulations to Alex Fagone and Eddy Maffia for achieving such a decisive outcome. Their proactive management and advocacy exemplify the firm’s commitment to vigorous representation for all of our clients. This strategy was crucial in protecting our client from a potentially high-exposure award.
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