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Shareholder, Philip A. Garubo, Jr., Obtains Reaffirmance of Summary Judgment Before The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division

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GRSLBG&B is pleased to announce another victory on behalf of one of its construction clients in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Shareholder, Phil Garubo, Jr., represented a construction company who was performing work on the Pulaski Skyway. The Plaintiff, who was operating a motor vehicle below the roadway, asserted that a metal rod fell… [Read More]

New Jersey Supreme Court Places Burden on Defendants to Prevent a Third-Party Observer or Recording of Plaintiff’s Defense Medical Examination

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By: Chris Zevlikaris, Esq. and  Christian E. Schiegel, Esq.  In DiFiore v. Pezic, the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that a plaintiff required to undergo a defense medical examination (DME) may record the examination, by audio or video, or be accompanied at the DME by a third-party observer (“TPO”).  In addition, the DiFiore Court held… [Read More]

The Grieving Families Act Is Back

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By: Russ M. Patane, Esq. and Angela L. Peña, Esq. As we anticipated, the New York State Legislature revised the previously proposed legislation and on June 2, 2022, the Grieving Families Act S6636/A6698 passed in the New York State Senate and is again awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s consideration. On January 30, 2023, Governor Hochul vetoed the previous… [Read More]

Russ M. Patane named Shareholder In-Charge of GRSLBG&B’S New York Office

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GRSLBG&B is proud to announce, Russ M. Patane has been named Shareholder In-Charge of the Firm’s New York Office. With this new role, Russ will oversee the Firm’s expanding New York practice, which handles all facets of insurance defense litigation, including Construction/New York Labor Law, Sustainable Construction, Insurance Coverage, Labor and Employment, Liquor Liability, Auto,… [Read More]

GRSLBG&B’s Audrey L. Shields and Loudie V. Srebnick Obtain Summary Dismissal of Complaint in Negligence Action

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GRSLBG&B’s Audrey L. Shields1 and Loudie V. Srebnick2 recently obtained Summary Judgment in the Superior Court of New Jersey on behalf of a global entertainment company in a personal injury matter. The litigation arose out of Plaintiff’s allegations that a sailboat boom was unsecured and struck her in the head resulting in injury. Plaintiff was… [Read More]

GRSLBG&B Welcomes New Associate Marilyn Porcaro!

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The Firm is pleased to announce that Marilyn Porcaro has joined its New Jersey Litigation Department as an Associate. Marilyn concentrates her practice in General Liability. Marilyn graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2018 with a B.S. in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Marketing. She then received her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden in 2021…. [Read More]

Get Us Out of This Gray Area! New Jersey’s Appellate Divisions Determines the Appropriate Standard for Motions to Extend Discovery When the Discovery Period has not Expired, but an Arbitration or Trial Date has been set

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By: Rey O. Villanueva, Esq. [1] and Alexis M. Carrelli, Esq. [2] In a civil lawsuit in New Jersey, the parties are provided a certain amount of time to complete discovery, including the exchange of documents, deposing witnesses, and conducting medical examinations.  The type of case generally dictates the timeframe in which discovery must be… [Read More]