Areas of Law

Worker sues Capstone over injury from faulty pulley at UMass Boston site; claims negligence and delays.

LIDHAR Development LLC pursues injunctive relief in dispute with SOUTHWIND Gardens over property contract breach.

On February 27, 2025, a Connecticut jury ruled for 177 Main Norwalk LLC in a slip-and-fall case filed by Evelin Luna. She claimed injuries from untreated ice at 117 Main Street. The jury found no negligence despite a known defect. No damages were awarded. Luna was represented by Michael E. Skiber; the defense by Esty & Buckmir LLC.

Case OverviewSarah Lieberenz filed a federal civil rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 following the death of her son, Jackson Maes, by suicide at the Saguache County Jail in Colorado on November 16, 2019. The complaint alleged violations of the Fourteenth Amendment, claiming that jail officials disregarded clear and urgent signs of Maes’s suicidal condition. Among the named defendants were Captain Kenneth Wilson, various jail staff members, and county officials. The U.S. District Court permitted claims against Wilson to proceed, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals later affirmed that decision.Circumstances of the IncidentJackson Maes was arrested while intoxicated and placed in a single-occupancy cell. During his detention, he exhibited clear signs of a mental health crisis—banging his head against the wall and verbally

Jury finds Naugatuck officer and borough liable; Plaintiff awarded $36K in crash case.

Jury rejects ownership, fraud, and ejectment claims in Miami barbershop business dispute.

A Miami-Dade jury awarded $6,000 to DOMUS in a negligence case against Coral Gate West Condo Association over disputed fees and lost rent.

A jury awarded Gregory McKnight and Maureen Brown $10.99 million in their negligent entrustment lawsuit against Adventure Center, LLC.

A Miami jury denied damages to Henry and Rosa Pena, finding no storm-related loss during their insurance policy period.

A Miami jury awarded $69,914 to homeowners Jorge Trejos and Omar Quintana after finding Citizens Insurance liable for storm-related home damage.

A Miami jury ruled in favor of Citizens Property Insurance, rejecting homeowners’ $30K claim for storm damage under policy exclusions.

A Hartford jury awarded $16,077 to tenant Ihesha Millington in a negligence case over a ceiling collapse. Jurors found her landlords equally liable for failing to maintain and inspect the apartment.