On May 9, 2013, John Libertella, a podiatrist, was at the Richmond County Courthouse in connection with a child support arrears hearing with his former wife Rosemary. Staten Island personal injury trial lawyer Patrick Bisogno was also there, representing Rosemary (the twin sister of Patrick’s wife). After the court hearing, near the courthouse elevators, there
Hospital Visitor’s Damages Awards Affirmed in Case against Security Guard for Assault and False Imprisonment
On October 16, 2016, Willie Kendrick was assaulted by a security guard when he visited a patient at Rochester General Hospital.
Mr. Kendrick, then 23 years old, sued the guard alleging assault, battery and false imprisonment. The jury found in his favor and awarded him damages in the sum of $200,000 – $150,000 for pain
Appellate Court Slashes Pain and Suffering Damages Award in False Imprisonment Case
On August 12, 2008, Howard Wieder entered the vestibule at the Home Depot store in Flushing when he encountered Rosario and Jorge Berg who were arguing with and cursing at a store employee. Ms. Berg then accosted Mr. Wieder, both verbally and physically. Mr. Wieder responded verbally but out of nowhere he was then struck