Partner Lisa Black of Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP prevailed before the Appellate Division, First Department in a unanimous decision reversing the lower court and dismissing in its entirety a NY Labor Law wrongful death action arising from an elevator modernization project. The action was…
For the fifth consecutive year, New York law firm Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” Certified company. This certification, which is based on feedback provided by BM&S employees, recognizes the firm for fostering an outstanding workplace culture…
In a recent case win for Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP, a dismissal of claims was secured against an insurance company for uninsured motorist benefits. In Purnell v. Manufacturers Alliance Insurance Company, et al., a hybrid personal injury/insurance coverage action, Manufacturers Alliance Insurance Company (“MAIC”)…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Partner Lisa Black is featured in an excellent article by Marta-Ann Schnabel, published this month in the DRI's publication, "The Voice". In explaining the “power” of small firms and leaders such as herself, Lisa says that the personal approach to working with clients and…
In a recent case, Jinete v. Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers ("MHACY"), et al., plaintiff asserted New York Labor Law and negligence claims against MHACY and related ownership entities alleging injuries resulting from a scaffolding plank being lowered by his coworkers as he…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Partner Lisa J. Black was a presenter for an Architects & Engineers Design Professionals Webinar held Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with a national insurance carrier. Previously, a design professional’s liability was limited to those parties with whom the design professional…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce eight of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers® for 2021 honors. Five BM&S attorneys were named to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list and three BM&S attorneys were named 2021 New York…
by Jeffrey J. Cravens, Esq - In an 8-1 decision issued yesterday in B.L. v. Mahanoy Area School District, the Supreme Court held that schools may regulate some off-campus student speech while ruling that a Pennsylvania high school cheerleader’s expletive Snapchats fell outside of constitutionally…
A recent win involved the dismissal of all third-party claims against Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP’s client, an engineer, in a complex subrogation matter involving the collapse of a façade of a 34-story building in Manhattan. The plaintiff sought damages in excess of $4 million…
In Bosquez v. The State of New York, claimant asserted New York Labor Law and negligence claims against the State of New York (the “State”) in the Court of Claims. Claimant alleged that he sustained catastrophic personal injuries resulting from being crushed in a telescopic door…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Partner Lisa Black will serve as a panelist at the 2021 CLM Construction Conference to be held September 22-24, 2021 in San Diego. The CLM Construction Conference covers all aspects of insurance, risk, and claims management aspects of the insurance…
In Chau v. Camp K-20, Inc, Kings County Index No. 512855/2019, plaintiff claimed personal injuries resulting from a bicycle accident on a road running through a state park abutting the campgrounds leased during the summer by our client, a non-profit family camping group. Plaintiff refused…