Russo & Gould Obtains Dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint in Trummer Hospitality v. 287 PAS LLC
On February 21, 2026, Russo & Gould Partner Marie Castronuovo successfully represented client 287 PAS LLC, winning a dismissal of plaintiff's Complaint in the case of Trummer Hospitality v. 287 PAS LLC S/NY Index 157766/2024. Trummer Hospitality sued 287 PAS to recover damages allegedly resulting from five water events occurring in their leased space due to the ineffectiveness of a partition wall to prevent water infiltration from another commercial tenant's ejector/sump pump failure. The Complaint sought monetary damages as well as equitable relief on several causes of action based on negligence, negligent hiring/supervision of contractors, unjust enrichment and breach of lease for quite enjoyment and constructive eviction, among other things.
Russo & Gould Secures Voluntary Stipulation of Discontinuance for Third-Party Defendants
On February 26, 2026, Russo & Gould Partner Marie Castronuovo successfully represented third-party defendants Wallack Management, 52 East End Condominium and Board of Managers of 52 East End Condominium, securing a voluntary Stipulation of Discontinuance from the third-party plaintiff, plaintiff and all defendants and third-party defendants. The case involved a July 6, 2021, accident in which a piece of plywood fell from a building and struck both plaintiffs on the sidewalk abutting 60 East End Avenue in New York City. Plaintiff argued that the plywood came from 60 East End Avenue.
Russo & Gould Obtains Stipulation of Discontinuance for Defendants Riverside Syndicate and Two-Tone Contracting Corp.
Russo & Gould Partner Marie Castronouvo represented defendant Riverside Syndicate (Riverside), the building owner of the premises at 155-157 Riverside Drive NYC, in a worker compensation assignment case. In Commissioner of New York State Insurance Fund a/s/o Manuel Santos, Assignor v. Riverside Syndicate, Inc. and Two-Tone Contracting Corp. S/NY Index 451671/2024, Plaintiff/assignee argued that their assignor, Manuel Santos, worked for Millenium Restoration at Riverside's building at the time of his injury. Co-defendant Two Tone, who performed facade work at Riverside's building, argued that they did not know plaintiff/assignor nor did they sub-contract to Millenium and moved to dismiss the action against them.
Russo & Gould Appoints Trishe L.A. Hynes to Partner - January 1, 2026
Russo & Gould is pleased to announce the elevation of Trishe Hynes to partner, effective January 1, 2026. Trishe joined Russo & Gould as a senior associate in 2020 and has since advised clients on a wide range of matters, including New York State Labor Law violations, construction defects, high exposure multi-party motor vehicle accidents, appellate advocacy, and insurance coverage issues. Clients value her laser focus and fluency in managing all aspects of litigation, from appeals, motion practice, and court appearances to oral arguments, depositions, and hearings.
Russo & Gould Attorneys Lead DANY CLE on Summary Jury Trials
On October 9, 2025, attorneys from Russo & Gould LLP took center stage at the Defense Association of New York (DANY) CLE seminar, The Nuts and Bolts of Summary Jury Trial - Expedited Justice, held at the State Insurance Fund Building in Lower Manhattan.
Russo & Gould Leads Courtroom Medicine and Mock Trial Session at Buffalo Claims Association Education Day
Russo and Gould is proud to have been a presenter at the Buffalo Claims Association annual Education Day event on October 15.
Russo & Gould Obtains Dismissal for Government Contractor in Estate of Robertson v. Abide
Russo & Gould obtained a pre-answer dismissal in Estate of Robertson v. Abide, a wrongful death action filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Florina Altshiler Presents at NYSACDL's Superstars of Criminal Defense CLE
Russo & Gould LLP Partner Florina Altshiler was among the featured speakers at the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers'' (NYSACDL) "Superstars of Criminal Defense" CLE Seminar, held on October 24, 2025, at the Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse in Buffalo, New York.
Trishe Hynes Wins A Pre-Answer Motion To Dismiss A Wrongful Death Action
Congratulations go out to Trishe Hynes whose pre-Answer motion to dismiss the plaintiff''s wrongful death Complaint was granted. This was a tragic case where the infant-claimant, who drowned in pool in Erie County.
The Nuts and Bolts of Summary Jury Trial - Expedited Justice
The Nuts and Bots of Summary Jury Trial - Expedited Justice
David Gould And Aidin Kazemi Score A Defense Verdict on Liability In 44 Minutes In Supreme Court Nassau County on the Nadler v. Clark and Purdy Case
David Gould, with the assistance of associate Aidin Kazemi, obtained a defense verdict on the issue of liability in the Justin Nadler v. Richard Purdy and Danny Joseph Clark case. The jury deliberated for 44 minutes on this case in the Supreme Court, Nassau County, Index Number 602537-21, before Judge Christopher McGrath.
In 'extremely unusual verdict,' jury awards nothing to 3 rape victims who sued for more than $1 billion
In 'extremely unusual verdict,' jury awards nothing to 3 rape victims who sued for more than $1 billion
David Gould with the Assistance of Joseph Fegan Score a Unanimous Defense Verdict in Supreme Court Suffolk County in 86 Minutes on a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
David Gould, with the assistance of his mentor Joseph Fegan, successfully defended a damages-only traumatic brain injury (TBI) case in the Supreme Court Suffolk County before Judge George Nolan. Christine Cirola v. Karen Johnson, Index No.: 617768-21. A total of 11 witnesses were called over a span of two weeks. The plaintiff''s attorney argued that his client sustained "a mild TBI" as a result of the accident and he requested that the jury award his client $1,000,000 in compensation.
An Erie County Jury on Tuesday Acquitted a Man Accused of Shooting at a Buffalo Police Officer in 2022 During a Foot Pursuit
An Erie County jury on Tuesday acquitted a man accused of shooting at a Buffalo police officer in 2022 during a foot pursuit.
Charles ("Chuck") Stokes Wins in Philadelphia
Representing a national self-storage company in a Philadelphia lawsuit, Russo & Gould''s Chuck Stokes forced a Plaintiff to withdraw her claims against the client, and obtained court approval of the dismissal of the client just minutes before the jury panel was brought into the courtroom.
Take Your Kids to Work Day 2025
A fun day was had by all as Russo & Gould celebrated its second annual "Take Your Kids to Work Day". Participants ranged in ages from 1 to 14. For the older kids they were treated to a mock trial on a social media post entitled "The Post That Went Too Far"
Tashi Vaish Obtains A Defense Verdict On Liability In Supreme Kings
Congratulations go out to Tashi Vaish who got a unanimous defense verdict on liability earlier today in Supreme Kings on the Salway Nasser v. Tadhbir Singh and Jean R. Joseph case. The plaintiff, who did not know who caused the accident, was a passenger in the insured''s livery vehicle headed to JFK Airport. The co-defendant was also a livery driver and neither driver could be produced for either a deposition or trial.
Charles Stokes Obtains Defense Arbitration Award in Federal Coverage Case
Russo & Gould Partner Charles ("Chuck") B. Stokes, Esquire has successfully defended a claim for more than $600,000 in compensatory damages brought by the owners of an upscale Burlington County, New Jersey residence. In Walsh v. AmGuard, Plaintiffs filed suit in state court claiming that their homeowner''s carrier had failed to compensate them adequately for damages they allegedly sustained as a result of a 2019 storm. They claimed that high winds tore shingles from their roof, allowing rain to infiltrate much of the building and either damage or destroy walls, floors, doors, windows and other elements of the residence, as well as extensive personal property. They claimed that much of the damage was caused by mold, which they claimed developed during an alleged delay in investigating and adjusting the loss.
Kings County Jury Renders a Unanimous Defense Verdict on Damages
Tashi Vaish obtained a unanimous defense verdict on October 7, 2024, before Judge Richard Velasquez in the Supreme Court Kings County. Attendieu Mercilien v. Benson Amilcar et al., Index Number 519899/2018.
Nassau County Jury Renders A Unanimous Defense Verdict On Damages In 39 Minutes
David Gould obtained a unanimous defense verdict on September 16, 2024, before Judge R. Bruce Cozzens in the Supreme Court Nassau County. Allebe Telemaque v. Lorena Estrada and Florisela Del Carmen Umana, Index Number 605411/21.