Attorney Peter Anthony de Filippis's Legal Cases

Personal injury

MATTER OF MELISSA BASTAS

Aug 23, 2023

OUTCOME: $500,000 settlement in Queens, N.Y.

A 51-year-old woman from Queens, residing in a house owned by a third party, suffered a serious ankle injury after an unlicensed painter working for the owner removed the handrail from a twelve-step st ... aircase but did not replace it in violation of the NYC Building Code. The old handrail was discarded, leaving the staircase unprotected for several days. While descending the stairs, the woman misstepped and fell, reaching for the missing handrail. She was diagnosed with a trimalleolar fracture of the ankle. The injury required open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery with three plates inserted. As a real estate agent, she faced significant difficulties due to her inability to work for 3 months and experienced considerable pain. Photographs of the staircase showed the removed handrail’s remnants, including screw holes and painted-over circles. The matter was settled with the homeowner’s insurance carrier just after a lawsuit was filed, resulting in a $500,000 settlement.

Personal injury

BUNCH vs. GWOOD

Jun 30, 2023

OUTCOME: $4,050,000 settlement in Kings County Supreme Court

A devastating collision in Brooklyn between a negligently left-turning private garbage truck and a high-speed BMW resulted in the wrongful death of a 22-year-old construction laborer, who was a seat-be ... lted passenger. Left behind were his fiance and a 9-year-old daughter. Evidence indicated the deceased experienced approximately 2 seconds of pre-impact terror and endured approximately 10-18 minutes of conscious pain and suffering. In the aftermath, claims were filed to seek compensation for lost earnings, the profound loss of parental guidance for the young daughter, the deprivation of inheritance, and the void in household services left by the deceased. Following a challenging 19-day trial, the defense agreed to Plaintiff’s full settlement demand, and the matter was resolved for $4,050,000.

Personal injury

BENT-ANDERSON vs. SINGH

Mar 20, 2023

OUTCOME: $750,000 settlement for pain and suffering in Westchester Supreme Court

A 53-year-old married mother of one was riding in the backseat of a taxi on the West Side Highway in Manhattan when the cab was violently rear-ended by a Jaguar motor vehicle traveling at high speed. T ... he impact was so severe that it cracked the plastic divider in the cab. As a result, she sustained multiple herniated discs in her neck and back, as well as a shoulder injury that required injections. She was unable to return to her longstanding employment as an OSHA inspector. The case was settled during jury selection in Westchester County, Supreme Court for $750,000.

Personal injury

RAFTERY vs. ABC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

Mar 25, 2022

OUTCOME: $1,800,000 settlement for pain and suffering in Westchester County Supreme Court

A 78-year-old Bronxville resident faced a brush with death when a commercial van struck her in Westchester County while she walked lawfully in a crosswalk. The impact sent her into the air before she l ... anded several feet away against a nearby wall. The consequences were dire: she endured catastrophic injuries, including 18 fractured ribs, a broken collarbone, 2 shattered shoulder blades, a fractured pelvis, and torn labrums. Additionally, she suffered severe head wounds, a traumatic brain injury, extensive internal bleeding, and excruciating pain. Through rigorous litigation and negotiation, our firm secured justice for her and her family when she was 82, settling for $1,800,000.

Personal injury

COSTELLO vs. MARIOS RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, MARIO DINARDI, ET AL

Apr 01, 2016

OUTCOME: $625,000 recovery for pain and suffering only

A trip and fall incident in the doorway of a pizzeria with seven Building Code violations. Plaintiff suffered a trimalleolar fracture of her ankle and underwent two surgeries. The jury found 100% in f ... avor of the Plaintiff after deliberating for only 15 minutes. The case then settled with the owner's insurance company for $625,000.

Personal injury

CALIXTE vs. 5201 SNYDER AVE. ASSOC. LP ET AL

Jan 24, 2014

OUTCOME: Settlement in Kings County Supreme Court after jury selection for $300,000

The Plaintiff tenant slipped on a wet stairway and fell down seven steps. Defendants failed to place warning signs, provide handrails, and used a defective mop wringing device. The Defendants also fail ... ed to retain defective mop wringer for trial despite numerous requests to do so. The injury was a SLAP Tear of left, non-dominant shoulder requiring arthroscopic surgery.

Personal injury

BRUSCO vs. ROSTOKER

Oct 25, 2013

OUTCOME: The matter settled for $400,000 in The Bronx Supreme Court

A teacher in her 30's suffered herniated discs in her neck and back with some knee and shoulder complications as a result of a car incident at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal. The colli ... sion was caused when the other driver sped through a red light striking the teacher's SUV as she was proceeding through the intersection. Our client's vehicle was spun around and then collided with a tree. The parties negotiated a pretrial settlement in The Bronx Supreme Court after depositions were held in which the other driver's insurer agreed to pay $400,000.

Medical malpractice

Stothart v. Montefiore Medical Center

Sep 17, 2010

OUTCOME: A total damages verdict was rendered in The Bronx County Supreme Court for $3,500,000.

A diabetic 68-year-old retired security guard suffered a burning sensation in his foot following cardiac surgery. The contraindicated compression devices placed on his foot in the Hospital caused blist ... ering and tearing of his skin which worsened, requiring skin grafts. Additional complications led to eight separate surgeries.

Personal injury

Richards v. Wolfe

Sep 13, 2010

OUTCOME: The case was tried in New York Supreme Court and a settlement was reached after three days of trial for $550,000.

A 40-year-old safety consultant was knocked down by a car as was walking east on West 58th Street, in Manhattan. As he crossed Eighth Avenue, our client was struck in his right leg by a vehicle traveli ... ng northbound on Eighth Avenue. He was taken by ambulance to an emergency room where X-rays revealed a proximal fracture of his right tibia. Later on MRI testing revealed a non displaced fracture of his fibula. He also sustained injuries to his lower back stemming from a subsequent physical therapy session for his knee.

Personal injury

Castello v. Casper

Dec 07, 2009

OUTCOME: The matter was settled after depositions were conducted for $775,000.

A three-year-old Brooklyn girl suffered two crush fractures to her foot when a decrepit, unbalanced, 170lb steel radiator toppled over onto her foot. Prior to this incident, the landlord had been told ... the radiator nearly tipped on another eight-year-old. She decided to repair the problem by having an unlicensed handyman insert wood blocks under the dilapidated radiator instead of replacing the radiator, rusted piping and rotted wood flooring below it.

Peter Anthony de Filippis's Legal Cases (15)

MATTER OF MELISSA BASTAS

BUNCH vs. GWOOD

BENT-ANDERSON vs. SINGH

RAFTERY vs. ABC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

COSTELLO vs. MARIOS RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, MARIO DINARDI, ET AL

CALIXTE vs. 5201 SNYDER AVE. ASSOC. LP ET AL

BRUSCO vs. ROSTOKER

Stothart v. Montefiore Medical Center

Richards v. Wolfe

Castello v. Casper