Matthew Sweet, Jennifer Sheehan, and Ethan Ryder – Summary Judgment in Construction Defect Case
HMDRS attorneys obtained summary judgment in a complex construction defect case arising out of duct work failure on a college campus. The judge agreed with the defense counsel’s arguments regarding the statute of repose and contract law.
Jennifer Sheehan – Summary Judgment Awarded for Closing Attorney
HMDRS Attorney Jenny Sheehan obtained summary judgment on behalf of a defendant closing attorney against allegations of legal malpractice. Attorney Sheehan articulated that her client satisfied all legal and disclosure requirements as the closing attorney.
John P. Puleo – Summary Judgment Awarded to Nurses (Public Employee Immunity)
Attorney John Puleo argued the dismissal of two nurses in a medical malpractice case. The Court agreed that the nurses were entitled to immunity as public employees acting exclusively within their employment by a public hospital.
Donna M. Marcin and Toby Bright – Summary Judgment for PCP (Mandated Reporting)
Attorneys Donna Marcin and Toby Bright filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that their client had immunity for his mandated reporting activities. The superior court awarded summary judgment to their clients.
Matthew D. Sweet – Arbitration Win for Manufacturer in Products Liability Case
Attorney Matt Sweet secured a ruling in favor of his client at a binding arbitration. The arbitrator agreed that a faulty installation, rather than a design defect, was the cause of the fire at issue.
Thomas (Toby) Bright – Summary Suspension Reversed (Board of Registration)
Attorney Toby Bright obtained a reversal of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor’s summary suspension. The Hearings Officer found that evidence did not establish an immediate threat to the public.
Donna M. Marcin & Sean P. Carroll – Jury Verdict for Physician Assistant
Attorneys Donna M. Marcin and Sean P. Carroll secured a defense verdict on behalf of a Physician Assistant. They successfully argued that the care provided complied with the standard of care and the death was not foreseeable.
Clare F. Carroll and John P. Puleo – Jury Verdict in Wrongful Death Nurse Case
Attorneys Carroll and Puleo secured a defense verdict on behalf of a nurse. They demonstrated her care and treatment of the patient was appropriate regarding morphine management.
Robert R. Hamel, Jr. – Medical Staff Suspension Upheld After Appeal
Attorney Bob Hamel represented a hospital in a medical staff hearing process where a physician challenged an indefinite suspension. Attorney Hamel successfully represented the Medical Executive Committee.
John P. Puleo – Medical License Revocation Vacated by SJC
Mr. Puleo successfully appealed a decision of the Board of Registration in Medicine. The Supreme Judicial Court vacated the Board’s revocation decision.