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PMT Delivers a Win – Aggressive Early Action Saves Clients Money
By Janine J. Wong and Thomas M. Bona. Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester Judge: Hon. William J. Giacomo Case Type: Construction, General Liability Caption: Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company as subrogee of Bet Am Shalom...
The PMT Advantage – The Numbers Roundtable: Your Assurance of Proper Verdict and Settlement Value
By Thomas M. Bona. When an insurance adjuster asks their defense attorney for his opinion of the case’s value, what usually happens is relatively standard. Their attorney looks at the injuries and other factors that may include liability, venue, and the...
From Where I Sit, An Insider Perspective: Interview with Jeffrey Miller
By Thomas M. Bona. “From Where I Sit” is an insider’s conversation with Jeffrey Miller, Esq. Jeff is executive partner at Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP and one of its founding partners. He is a trusted expert who has the answers to the questions that...
In the Eyes of the Beholder: Bankrupt Store Sells Unpaid $175M Business Interruption Claims
By Thomas M. Bona. As we reported earlier, Century 21 Department Stores filed for bankruptcy as a result of the pandemic. Century 21 claimed that its bankruptcy was in part a result of its insurers’ failure to pay their business interruption claims. As most are...
Insurers Allege Fraud by Reinsurer’s Accountant
By Lawrence N. Rogak. A suit against accounting firm KPMG alleged that the firm aided its clients in defrauding third parties, which had been partially dismissed, has been revived by the Appellate Division, First Department. In Bankers Conseco Life Ins. Co. v. KPMG...
HOT TOPICS – Baby You Can Drive My Car: Product Liability Exposure in the Age of Self-Driving Vehicles
By Kenneth A. Krajewski and Neil L. Sambursky. “The intersection of law, politics, and technology is going to force a lot of good thinking.” – Bill Gates. As the world continues to make leaps in technological advances, the law must deal with...
PMT Always on Your Side: Our Commitment to Constant Learning and Continuing Education
By Thomas M. Bona. One of the ways PMT is Always on Your Side is by serving as your trusted adviser and counselor. We believe that we are charged with the duty to keep our insurance carriers, adjusters, and clients informed and advised of changes in the law and how...
Jennifer Budner appears on “Today’s Verdict”
The Bronxnet show “Today’s Verdict” is hosted by trial attorney, David Lesch. In this episode, he discusses quasi-judicial decisions, what they are, and how they can affect your case in the Supreme Court with guest Jennifer Budner, a partner from the law firm of...
PMT Delivers a Win – “I Don’t Know”: Exposing Meritless Lawsuit with Plaintiff’s Own Words
By Thomas M. Bona. Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, Rockland County Judge: Hon. Rolf Thorsen Case Type: Slip and Fall Caption: Martinez v. Inserra Supermarkets, Inc Index No.: 36398/13 Decision Date: November 1, 2018 Decision: Summary Judgment Affirmed...
HOT TOPICS – Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19: A Spike in Cases, a Rise in Claims
By Charlene Stewart Barnaba and Anthony M. Napoli. As businesses and employers navigate this “new normal,” developing policies and procedures to protect against the spread of the Coronavirus, employees are split between the need to return to work to generate an...