SETTLEMENT & VERDICTS
We are proud of the results we have obtained for our clients. Below is a list of some of our settlements and verdicts. The cases listed here are not a guarantee that if you have a similar claim, you will get a similar result because there are too many variable factors involved with each case. However, we'll try our best in each of your cases to maximize your settlement or jury verdict
Class Actions
- $1,450,000 – Staub, et al. v. Hoeganaes BUR-L-2080-03
On August 16th, 2006, Judge Bell granted preliminary approval for a $1.45 million class action settlement for industrial emissions damaging boat windows. Glen and Marilyn Staub of Burlington claimed that particulate iron from Hoeganaes Corporation plant in Riverton caused deterioration of transparent sheet windows called Isinglass on their motorboat. They sued on behalf of all owners of boats that were docked at five nearby marinas that had similar damage to their windows. The settlement provided boat owners with compensation ranging between $325 to $1,330 depending on the boat’s size, window repairs and other factors. Docket Number BUR-L-2080-03. August 2006.
- $9,000,000 - DeMarco v. National Collector’s Mint, 229 F.R.D. 73 (S.D.N.Y. 2005).
The settlement, on behalf of a class of 176,000 people, provides a full refund (equalling almost $9,000,000) to people who bought the Freedom Tower Silver Dollar from National Collector’s Mint, Inc. (NCM) between September 1, 2004 and May 31, 2005. The class complaint alleged that NCM misrepresented the authenticity of the Freedom Tower Silver Dollars it sold to consumers. The class also claimed that NCM violated the Hobby Protection Act 15 U.S.C. § 2101(b) and should have marked the Freedom Tower Silver Dollars they sold with the word “COPY”. The case was a matter of first impression in the United Stated District Court for Southern District of New York, and is now a published opinion in the Federal Reporters. September 2005.
- $5,100,000 - Carnival V. Waste Management Inc. - Civil Action No. 97 5122
A $5,100,000 settlement paid by Waste Management, Inc. for the property devaluation of approximately 2,000 property owners due to the alleged negligent operations of a municipal waste dump. September 1998.
- $5,500,000 - Arnold & Tiefert V. Ambassadors International, et. al - Civil Action No. 01 2020(JEI)
A $5,500,000 valued settlement, (combination, of cash funds and vouchers) for a class of 10,000 students who were allegedly induced through misrepresentations to participate in an international sports tournament which was promoted through a travel agency. June 2002.
- $342,000 – Felderstein et. al V. Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. – Docket No. BUR-L-479-02
A settlement with defendant, Orleans Homebuilders, Inc., for a class of 57 homeowners in the Laurel Creek development in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. The members of the class alleged that there was a construction defect when the homes were constructed. The class members alleged that Orleans negligently constructed the homes when it failed to place flashing around the bay windows of their homes which led to substantial water damage. February 2003.
- $1,400,000 – Melnick & Roberts V. Orleans Homebuilders, Inc – Docket No. BUR-C-152-01
A $1,400,000 valued settlement on behalf of 3,721 homeowners who reside in town homes and condominiums throughout Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. This settlement included Orleans providing carbon monoxide detectors to each class member; two (2) years of inspections for each class member’s home; and repairs of any construction defects in each class members’ utility room. Allegations by the class members' complaint included construction defects and consumer fraud. March 2003.
- $5,500,000 – Pandel V. Tristar Inc. et. al
A $5,500,000 valued settlement with defendant Tristar Inc. for a class of over 1 million purchasers, of the widely advertised electronic stimulated exercise belts called the Fast Abs. The members of the class alleged that the marketers of Fast Abs falsely advertised that users would get “six pack" or "washboard" abs without exercise. August 2003.
- Barkers V. Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) et. al
A settlement was reached between a putative class of homeowners and PSE&G wherein PSE&G agreed to either install excess flow valves or place cement protective bollards to approximately 2,800 residential and commercial meter sets located throughout the State of New Jersey pursuant to a Work Plan that was filed with the Board of Public Utilities. Plaintiffs alleged that PSE&G negligently placed meters in a dangerous condition, in close proximity to persons' driveways, garage doors or parking areas. As a result of the efforts of Shabel & DeNittis, P.C. in pursuing this case, the Board of Public Utilities proposed new rules and regulations in December of 2004 prohibiting any new or existing gas meters from being installed within 3 feet of any garage door, driveway or parking area in the State of New Jersey. June 2004.
- Schmoll v. J.S. Hovnanian, Docket Number BUR-C-141-02
A settlement was reached with homebuilder J.S. Hovnanian & Sons on behalf of 996 homeowners who reside in single family homes throughout Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. The settlement is a result of a three year litigation which sought needed inspections and repairs of class members homes due to alleged construction defects. The case settled after four days of trial. Specifically, the settlement included Hovnanian paying Mt. Laurel Township Code Officials to conduct inspections of 996 homes located in the Holiday East Village development of Mt. Laurel to check for construction defects dealing with alleged ventilation deficiencies involving persons’ utility rooms where the gas appliances are stored. Any homes found to not meet the Uniform Construction Code requirements are to be repaired by defendant Hovnanian. Allegations in the class members’ complaint included construction defects, breach of implied warranty of habitability, consumer fraud and violations of the Uniform Construction Code. September 2005.
Personal Injury Awards
- $7,000,000 - Ingling v. Ryder Truck Rental Inc. et al. Docket No. CAM-L-7910-04.
A settlement was reached for a man who suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to a slip and fall on ice that occurred on a Ryder Truck parking lot in Pennsauken, New Jersey. March 23, 2007.
- $4,250,000 settlement for a man who suffered severe brain damage due to medical malpractice which occurred while he was admitted at a regional hospital in South Jersey subsequent to an automobile accident. June 1999.
- $435,000 verdict for wrongful death of a student who died while driving his automobile. The cause of his death was the allegation that government workers negligently maintained a highway. March 1998
- $750,000 settlement for the employment age/disability discrimination of a man who worked for a public Florida time-share company. October 1999.
- $310,000 verdict for a child burned due to a dangerously designed metal cellar door designed by Bilco Doors. October 1998.
- $550,000 settlement for a print shop worker who injured his hand in a printing press. June 1996
- $975,000 settlement for a man severely injured when his all terrain vehicle flipped over while making a turn. 1995.
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