In June 2023, Chad Kessinger and Patrick Muldoon successfully defended a road contractor at trial in Perry Circuit Court against allegations of real property damage secondary to blasting and construction activities conducted by Bizzack Construction, LLC on a road improvement project in Hazard, Ky. A local real estate developer claimed damages to four commercial buildings…
Read articleIn June 2023, Blake Edwards and Daniel Wenig obtained Summary Judgment in Lawrence Circuit Court on behalf of a construction company that was sued for personal injuries that allegedly arose out of a motor vehicle accident. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wenig argued that the plaintiff’s alleged injuries were fully compensable through workers’ compensation and as…
Read articleIn May 2023, Blake Edwards and Daniel Wenig obtained Summary Judgment in Fayette Circuit Court on behalf of an auto dealership that was sued for subrogation and indemnification by an underinsured motorist carrier. The lawsuit arose out of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wenig argued that the auto dealership could…
Read articleIn January 2023, Blake Edwards and Daniel Wenig obtained a dismissal of all claims in Fayette Circuit Court on behalf of an automotive service facility that was sued for property damage. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant neglected to change her vehicle’s oil as requested, which caused it to break down. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wenig argued…
Read articleIn May 2022, Blake Edwards and Daniel Wenig obtained Summary Judgment in Boyle Circuit Court on behalf of an automotive service facility that was sued for personal injuries that allegedly arose out of a trip-and-fall. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wenig argued that the subject incident occurred as a result of Plaintiff’s own negligence; that Plaintiff…
Read articleIn December 2021, Stephen Keller and Adrianna Long obtained Summary Judgment in the Campbell County, Kentucky Circuit Court on behalf of a commercial insurer. The insureds-plaintiffs had filed a breach of contract and bad-faith action alleging that the insurer had improperly denied them coverage in connection with a fraudulent payroll scam. The Court agreed that…
Read articleIn November 2021, Stephen Keller and Adrianna Long obtained Summary Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky on behalf of two commercial insurers. The insurers, who were the declaratory judgment plaintiffs in the action, argued that there was no duty to defend the defendants in connection with various lawsuits filed…
Read articleBarnes Maloney PLLC is pleased to announce that Stephen Keller currently serves as the Newsletter Editor for DRI’s Governmental Liability Committee. On April 15, 2021, Stephen worked with the Committee to publish its Spring Newsletter. This edition is packed with exciting content, including circuit updates, feature articles, and an update on the Committee’s seminar slated…
Read articleIn April 2021, Blake Edwards and Daniel Wenig obtained Summary Judgment in Jefferson Circuit Court on behalf of an automobile dealership that was sued for, among other claims, fraud and violation of the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act. Plaintiff alleged that the automobile dealership falsely conveyed financing terms when it sold her a motor vehicle. Mr….
Read articleIn March 2021, Blake Edwards and Daniel Wenig obtained Summary Judgment in Jefferson District Court on behalf of an individual who was sued for personal property damage. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant negligently damaged her vehicle while located in a parking lot. The Court heard arguments of counsel and ruled that Plaintiff’s lack of evidence was…
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