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Dolan Roche](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/mary-b-dolan-roche/) - [Fred Molod](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/fred-molod/) - [William Cohen](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/william-cohen/) - [Alexander Sieger](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/alexander-sieger/) - [Julie Molod](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/julie-molod/) - [Robert Von Hagen](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/robert-von-hagen/) - [Dennis J. Monaco](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/dennis-monaco/) - [David Owens](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/david-owens/) - [Megan Foster](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/megan-foster/) - [Alice Spitz](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/alice-spitz/) - [Salvatore DeSantis](https://www.molodspitz.com/attorney/salvatore-desantis/) ## Successes - [Appellate Division upholds dismissal of Plaintiff’s Appeal](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/appellate-division-upholds-dismissal-of-plaintiffs-appeal/) - [Windswept Tent Not the Result of Client’s Negligence](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/windswept-tent-not-the-result-of-clients-negligence/) - [Motor Vehicle Accident Case Dismissed](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/motor-vehicle-accident-case-dismissed/) - [Sidewalk Trip and Fall Case Dismissed](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/sidewalk-trip-and-fall-case-dismissed/) - [Construction Accident Case Dismissed](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/construction-accident-case-dismissed/) - [Plaintiff's Slip and Fall on Ice During Ongoing Freezing Rain Storm](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiffs-slip-and-fall-on-ice-during-ongoing-freezing-rain-storm/) - [Pre-answer Motion to Dismiss Granted](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/pre-answer-motion-to-dismiss-granted/) - [Division of Human Rights Complaint Dismissed](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/division-of-human-rights-complaint-dismissed/) - [Trip and Fall Accident Case Dismissed](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/trip-and-fall-accident-case-dismissed/) - [MSD Partners with Big Shoes Little Feet Foundation](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/msd-partners-with-big-shoes-little-feet-foundation/) - [2nd Circuit Affirms Award of Summary Judgment to Large Retail Store](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/2nd-circuit-affirms-award-of-summary-judgment-to-large-retail-store/) - [Jury Finds HFDC Not Responsible for Oil Delivery Hose ](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/jury-finds-hfdc-not-responsible-for-oil-delivery-hose/) - [Congratulations to our new Partners](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/congratulations-to-our-new-partners/) - [Insurance Company Denies Third-Party Claim Leaving Plaintiff Holding the Bill](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/insurance-company-denies-third-party-claim-leaving-plaintiff-holding-the-bill/) - [Plaintiff’s Attorneys’ Relentless Behavior Warrants Sanctions](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiffs-attorneys-relentless-behavior-warrants-sanctions/) - [Summary Judgment Granted in Favor of Attentive Driver](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-in-favor-of-attentive-driver/) - [Dog Attacks Plaintiff Who Sues Owner of Nearby Vacant Lot](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/dog-attacks-plaintiff-who-sues-owner-of-nearby-vacant-lot/) - [Vehicle Owner Wins Summary Judgment in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/vehicle-owner-wins-summary-judgment-in-fatal-motor-vehicle-accident/) - [Plaintiff’s Vehicle Failed to Adhere to Right-Of-Way Causing Injuries in the Seven Figures](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiffs-vehicle-failed-to-adhere-to-right-of-way-causing-injuries-in-the-seven-figures/) - [Motion To Dismiss Granted for Lack of Proper Service and Lack of Jurisdiction.](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/motion-to-dismiss-granted-for-lack-of-proper-service-and-lack-of-jurisdiction/) - [Plaintiff Trips and Falls on Sidewalk Flags Outside of Garden](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiff-trips-and-falls-on-sidewalk-flags-outside-of-garden/) - [It’s Not Defamation if it’s True, an Opinion, or a Non-actionable Finding](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/its-not-defamation-if-its-true-an-opinion-or-a-non-actionable-finding/) - [Summary Judgment Granted Against Plaintiff Struck in the Face by a Fence](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-against-plaintiff-struck-in-the-face-by-a-fence/) - [Adoption Agency Made No Representations Concerning Dog’s Temperament](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/adoption-agency-made-no-representations-concerning-dogs-temperament/) - [Construction Company Wins Summary Judgment](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/construction-company-wins-summary-judgment/) - [Raised Subway Grate Trip and Fall Complaint Dismissed with Prejudice](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/raised-subway-grate-trip-and-fall-complaint-dismissed-with-prejudice/) - [Plaintiff’s Complaint Dismissed in their Pursuit of Workers' Compensation](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiffs-complaint-dismissed-in-their-pursuit-of-workers-compensation/) - [Six Vehicle Collision Results in Summary Judgment Granted Against Plaintiff](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/six-vehicle-collision-results-in-summary-judgment-granted-against-plaintiff/) - [Summary Judgement Awarded Against Plaintiff in Dog Bite Incident](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgement-awarded-against-plaintiff-in-dog-bite-incident/) - [Ceiling Light Falls on Plaintiff, not Lessor’s Responsibility](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/ceiling-light-falls-on-plaintiff-not-lessors-responsibility/) - [Plaintiff’s Failure to Timely File Note of Issue Results in Case Dismissal](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiffs-failure-to-timely-file-note-of-issue-results-in-case-dismissal/) - [Complaint Dismissed Against Wrongfully Sued Client ](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/complaint-dismissed-against-wrongfully-sued-client/) - [Lessee Owes no Duty of Care to Plaintiff who Fell on the Sidewalk](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/lessee-owes-no-duty-of-care-to-plaintiff-who-fell-on-the-sidewalk/) - [Plaintiff Tripped and Fell Over an Open and Obvious Condition](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiff-tripped-and-fell-over-an-open-and-obvious-condition/) - [A Shiny Floor Does Not Constitute Negligence, Summary Judgment Win Against Plaintiff](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/a-shiny-floor-does-not-constitute-negligence-summary-judgment-win-against-plaintiff/) - [Plaintiff alleged damages from a trip and fall down a staircase at Arena](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/plaintiff-alleged-damages-from-a-trip-and-fall-down-a-staircase-at-arena/) - [MSD Successfully Defends MTLR Corp. Against "Phantom" Indemnification Lawsuit](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/msd-successfully-defends-mtlr-corp-against-phantom-indemnification-lawsuit/) - [Route 88 Autobody, Inc. v. Metropolitan Truck Sales](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/route-88/) - [Defense Establishes Storm In Progress Rule to Win Summary Judgment](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/defense-establishes-storm-in-progress-rule-to-win-summary-judgment/) - [Summary Judgment Granted to Driver of Car Hit in Rear with Passengers](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-to-driver-of-car-hit-in-rear-with-passengers/) - [Department Store Case Dismissed at Pre-Motion Conference](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/department-store-case-dismissed-at-pre-motion-conference/) - [Summary Judgment Granted to Department Store over Stanchion Trip and Fall](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-to-department-store-over-stanchion-trip-and-fall/) - [Summary Judgment Won for Commercial Landowner](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-won-for-commercial-landowner/) - [MSD Congratulates Alexander Januso](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/msd-congratulates-alexander-januso/) - [Dennis Monaco awarded with the Highest Rating for Defense Counsel](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/dennis-monaco-granted-with-the-highest-rating-for-defense-counsel/) - [Synagogue Not Liable For Valet Parker](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/synagogue-not-liable-for-valet-parker/) - [Summary Judgment on Serious Injury Threshold Granted Against Plaintiff with Left Knee Surgery](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-on-serious-injury-threshold-granted-against-plaintiff-with-left-knee-surgery/) - [Summary Judgment Obtained for Diligent Property Owner](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-obtained-for-diligent-property-owner/) - [Dismissal for Out-of-Possession Landlord in Assault and Sexual Harassment Case](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/dismissal-for-out-of-possession-landlord-in-assault-and-sexual-harassment-case/) - [Summary Judgment Granted on Liability in Motor Vehicle Accident with Significant Injuries](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-on-liability-in-motor-vehicle-accident-with-significant-injuries/) - [Labor Law Case Dismissed by the Second Department.](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/labor-law-case-dismissed-by-the-second-department/) - [Summary Judgment Obtained for NYC Contractor](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-obtained-for-nyc-contractor/) - [Summary Judgment Granted to Community Owner in Trip and Fall Accident.](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-to-community-owner-in-trip-and-fall-accident/) - [Dismissal for Out-of-Possession Landlord in Assault and Sexual Harassment Case](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/dismissal-for-out-of-possession-landlord-in-assault-and-sexual-harassment-case-2/) - [Changes to Summary Judgment Standard in NY](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/partial-summary-judgement/) - [Eastern District of New York Awards Summary to Store Owner in Slip and Fall Case where Plaintiff Failed to Set Forth Proof of Notice](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/eastern-district-of-new-york-awards-summary-to-store-owner-in-slip-and-fall-case-where-plaintiff-failed-to-set-forth-proof-of-notice/) - [Eastern District Grants Motion for Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/eastern-district-grants-motion-for-summary-judgment-in-slip-and-fall-case/) - [Summary Judgment on Graves Amendment Granted Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Cross Motion to Amend the Pleadings Denied](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-on-graves-amendment-granted-against-plaintiff-and-plaintiffs-cross-motion-to-amend-the-pleadings-denied/) - [Summary Judgment Granted in Federal Court](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-in-federal-court/) - [Summary Judgment Granted to Electrical Contractor in Wrongful Death Action](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted-to-electrical-contractor-in-wrongful-death-action/) - [Another Win For NYC's Premier Sidewalk and Landscaping Contractor](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/another-win-for-nycs-premier-sidewalk-and-landscaping-contractor/) - [The best Labor Law Case is the one you are not in.](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/the-best-labor-law-case-is-the-one-you-are-not-in/) - [Case Against Non Profit Social Services Organization Thrown Out with Pre-Answer Motion to Dismiss](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/case-against-non-profit-social-services-organization-thrown-out-with-pre-answer-motion-to-dismiss/) - [First Department Unanimously Finds School Not Liable to Security Guard](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/first-department-unanimously-finds-school-not-liable-to-security-guard/) - [Building Not Liable For Criminal Acts of Security Guard](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/building-not-liable-for-criminal-acts-of-security-guard/) - [First Department Unanimously Finds Storage Facility Not Liable to Police Officer](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/first-department-unanimously-finds-storage-facility-not-liable-to-police-officer/) - [Southern District of New York Grants Summary Judgment to Store Owner in Slip-and-Fall Case Following Snowstorm](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/southern-district-of-new-york-grants-summary-judgment-to-store-owner-in-slip-and-fall-case-following-snowstorm/) - [Supreme Court, New York County Grants Summary Judgment to Owner in Trip-and-Fall Case](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/supreme-court-new-york-county-grants-summary-judgment-to-owner-in-trip-and-fall-case/) - [Municipal Contractor Not Liable for Sidewalk Fall ](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/municipal-contractor-not-liable-for-sidewalk-fall/) - [Rigging Company Not Liable for Extensive Damage Caused by Flooding to Plaintiff's Office Space](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/rigging-company-not-liable-for-extensive-damage-caused-by-flooding-to-plaintiffs-office-space/) - [Alice Spitz Presents, "Preparing Clients to be Deposed via Zoom", for The Harmonie Group Event](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/alice-spitz-presents-preparing-clients-to-be-deposed-via-zoom-for-the-harmonie-group-event/) - [MSD 2020 Holiday Newsletter](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/msd-2020-holiday-newsletter/) - [Garrett DeSantis Gets Sworn In](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/garrett-desantis-gets-sworn-in/) - [Dismissal of Bronx Case Affirmed by First Department](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/dismissal-of-bronx-case-affirmed-by-first-department/) - [Garrett DeSantis Passes the Bar](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/garrett-desantis-passes-the-bar/) - [Summary Judgment and Dismissal Granted](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-and-dismissal-granted/) - [Summary Judgment on Both Liability and Threshold](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-on-both-liability-and-threshold/) - [Appellate Win for Fast Food Chain](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/appellate-win-for-fast-food-chain/) - [Summary Judgment Granted](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/summary-judgment-granted/) - [Bronx County Defense Verdict](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/bronx-county-defense-verdict/) - [Jury Verdict Favors the Defense](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/jury-verdict-favors-the-defense/) - [Landlord Defeats New York City](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes/landlord-defeats-new-york-city/) ## Categories - 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[construction](https://www.molodspitz.com/tag/construction/) - [contractors](https://www.molodspitz.com/tag/contractors/) - [workplace injuries](https://www.molodspitz.com/tag/workplace-injuries/) ## Successes Category - [Truck & Auto](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/truck-auto/) - [Construction](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/construction/) - [Employment](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/employment/) - [Insurance](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/insurance/) - [Municipal](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/municipal/) - [Premises](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/premises/) - [Security](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/security/) - [Human Rights](https://www.molodspitz.com/successes-category/human-rights/)