Attorney Mathew E. Flatow's Legal Cases

Business

Representative Case: Thibeau and Phone Ninjas, LLC v. Bryant

Mar 09, 2020

OUTCOME: The suit of Thibeau and Phone Ninjas, LLC v. Bryant resulted in an award of $200k for loss of earnings and emotional distress.

SeiferFlatow, PLLC earned a decisive victory in Mecklenburg County Superior Court which resulted in a $200k award after presenting details in a case involving harassment against an individual and his b ... usiness. The case involved a digital attack through fake attributions on adult sites, as well as fake reviews left on a business Facebook page. Case Note: The jury’s deliberation in this case, as well as the conclusion of the six day trial, took place under extenuating circumstances. The pandemic, named COVID-19, had shuttered court operations, however this trial was allowed to conclude. The jury’s deliberation lasted 90 minutes. Full case details: https://seiferflatowlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Thibeau-and-Phone-Ninjas-LLC-v.-Bryant.pdf The case writeup appeared in North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly. For a full copy: https://seiferflatowlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mathew-Flatow-Final.pdf

Litigation

NuVasive v. Kormanis

Apr 15, 2019

OUTCOME: Favorable Summary Judgment Ruling followed by settlement.

I represented a Medical Sales Representative who went from one large medical device company to another. When the client was sued in Federal Court by his former employer, my firm undertook the extensiv ... e litigation. The case required depositions in multiple states, a large number of briefs, expert witnesses and novel areas of law. My client was successful at summary judgment having four of the causes of actions dismissed by the Court. The Judge also struck the Plaintiff's expert report. Following these rulings, and before trial, the parties were able to reach a mutually agreeable resolution to the case.

Litigation

Stukes v. Antney et. al.

Nov 01, 2015

OUTCOME: Verdict in excess of $600,000 for Client

Sued international music mogul for fraud and received judgment in Federal Court.

Workers compensation

Ellen A. v. Lance, Inc.

Oct 17, 2013

OUTCOME: $301,040.00 settlement.

A workers’ compensation case where client badly injured her knee at work. Case involved complex issues with Medicare. Case was resolved favorably for client through a settlement that provides for her ... future medical needs.

Workers compensation

Richard C. v. Mohave Transportation

Oct 14, 2013

OUTCOME: $200,000.00 settlement.

A workers’ compensation case involving a truck driver who was injured when he slid on a pallet and injured his lower back. The case resolved favorably f or client with a compromise settlement.

Criminal defense

State of North Carolina v. Confidential

Oct 09, 2013

OUTCOME: Acquitted by a Jury after a Superior Court Trial

SeiferFlatow’s client was charged with assault against a female. The client, through previous counsel was unsuccessful in District Court. SeiferFlatow was hired to appeal the case to Superior Court a ... nd try the case before a jury. After putting on the evidence, the jury took approximately 20 minutes to come back with a not guilty verdict.

Workers compensation

Miguel J. v. The Dow Chemical Company

Oct 01, 2013

OUTCOME: $205,000.00 settlement

A workers’ compensation case involving a workplace accident where client was badly injured in a chemical spill. Claim was initially accepted as medical only, but after efforts were made to procure wag ... e benefits, the case eventually resolved favorably f or client.

Workers compensation

David H. v. UNC Charlotte

Aug 05, 2013

OUTCOME: $125,000.00 settlement.

A workers’ compensation case where client was working construction and severely damaged his back. The case went to trial and was resolved with a settlement after a successful result at trial.

Workers compensation

Fehim D. v. John Weiland Homes

May 13, 2013

OUTCOME: $190,000.00 settlement.

A workers’ compensation case where client was working construction and severely damaged his back. The case involved numerous complex medical issues and was ultimately resolved with a settlement for th ... e client.

Litigation

Antonio Stukes v. Mizay Entertainment, Inc., Mecklenburg County Superior Court, Case No. 11-CvS-9352

Dec 18, 2012

OUTCOME: Mecklenburg County Superior Court Jury found Defendant Mizay liable in the amount of $501,000.00

On Saturday, February 16, 2011, Rapper Juaquin Malphurs aka Waka Flocka Flame was in Charlotte in order to have his stereo equipment worked on and/or installed at a retailer on Independence Boulevard a ... t 2:00 in the afternoon . Mr. Malphurs mingled with the general public and signed autographs as requested. Mr. Malphurs was managed by Mizay Entertainment, INC who hired a security detail to protect Mr. Malphurs at public events. The security detail was supervised by Mizay, who created and instilled various procedures and protocols on how the security detail was to act in various situations. These procedures and protocols allowed the security detail to be armed at all times and to fire weapons as needed. SeiferFlatow, PLLC client Antonio Stukes drove to meet Mr. Malphurs on this day in order to get an autograph and offer a demo CD that he recorded. As Mr. Stukes and his two friends got out of the vehicle, Mr. Stukes observed a member of Mr. Malphurs’s security detail brandishing a large handgun and started shooting his gun in the general direction of Mr. Stukes, without provocation. As Mr. Stukes was retreating towards Independence Boulevard, this second member of the security detail fired two shots from his handgun in the general direction of Mr. Stukes. One of the bullets fired by the members of the security team struck Mr. Stukes in the shoulder. Defendant Mizay was found liable to Mr. Stukes as the employer of the security detail on the grounds that the negligent acts and/or omissions undertaken by the members of the security detail. Defendant Mizay was further found liable for punitive damages.

Mathew E. Flatow's Legal Cases (17)

Representative Case: Thibeau and Phone Ninjas, LLC v. Bryant

NuVasive v. Kormanis

Stukes v. Antney et. al.

Ellen A. v. Lance, Inc.

Richard C. v. Mohave Transportation

State of North Carolina v. Confidential

Miguel J. v. The Dow Chemical Company

David H. v. UNC Charlotte

Fehim D. v. John Weiland Homes

Antonio Stukes v. Mizay Entertainment, Inc., Mecklenburg County Superior Court, Case No. 11-CvS-9352