Elevation of Law

Bellucia v. CF 620, et al., 172 A.D.3d 520, 523 (1st Dep’t 2019).  Represented Manhattan building owner in mass tort elevator drop worksite accident litigation involving seven consolidated actions with twenty-two plaintiffs with combined demands of $50 million.  The Supreme Court entered summary judgment against our client and dismissed the primary tortfeasor elevator contractors from the case.  On appeal, the First Department vacated the summary judgment liability findings against our client and reinstated the claims against the two elevator contractors.