Nicoletti

Nicoletti v. 42-24 235 St. LLC: Defense verdict. Partner Joseph Redd obtained a defense verdict before Justice Alan Weiss, Queens County in a case involving union electrician who sustained a trimalleolar fracture with open reduction and internal fixation surgery. Plaintiff claimed defendant permitted or created a dangerous snow/ice condition on the job, resulting in permanent incapacity and resulting inability to work in any capacity. Defense attacked plaintiff's allegations concerning location of fall by presenting testimony of snow removal contractor, co-workers, accident photos and certified weather records. Plaintiff's last demand: $450,000. Final offer: $150,000.