Representative Matters

While Kathleen continually seeks and frequently achieves early resolutions, she is not afraid to elevate matters to court if it helps to advance her clients' objectives. She has tried many cases to verdict at both the state and federal levels.

Defended two companies, which provide drug information, in more than 300 pharmaceutical cases in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, and have obtained dismissals from over 65 cases to date.

Successfully defended a case against a clip manufacturer in state court in Cincinnati, OH. The plaintiff mother donated a kidney to her son and nearly died from the alleged failure of a clip used to close the renal artery, which led to severe bleeding and damage to all major organs. Duration of this highly technical case was several years, and a favorable outcome was obtained for the client. The demand was $20 million. This case was successfully mediated.

Reached nominal settlement of a New Jersey case against a catheter manufacturer.

Obtained a defense verdict in a New Jersey case against elevator maintenance company.

Obtained defense verdicts in mass tort cases in Philadelphia County on many occasions for lack of sufficient product identification or exposure by plaintiff to clients’ products.

Successfully defended and obtained the dismissal of a latex manufacturer due to lack of involvement with latex in its gloves.

Tried a case in federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania federal court against a medical device spray company that settled shortly after cross-examination of the plaintiff.

Successfully defended construction company and owner in case involving a death and alleged brain injury allegedly sustained in an accident following the design and installation of an elevator. Settlement demand was in excess of $10 million. Obtained dismissal of construction company and obtained nominal settlement for owner.

Successfully defended construction company in case involving a death following an alleged fall from a multi-story building during construction. Case involved very complex indemnity and insurance issues with settlement demand of $20 million.

Successfully defended construction company and owner in suit involving electrical burns during installation of power to a construction site, resulting in dismissal of owner and nominal settlement for construction company. Settlement demand was in excess of $10 million.

Obtained summary judgment on many occasions in favor of construction companies involving statutory employer defense.

Successfully defended against injunction sought to force insurer to pay insurance policy proceeds into court.

Obtained revision of insurance policy with dismissal of client insurer from suit.

Successfully defended insurance brokers on many occasions involving allegations of potential gap in coverage with dismissal of brokers from suits.

Obtained dismissal of insurance broker from suit pending in Eastern District of Pennsylvania federal court seeking over a million dollars in damages if prize policy placed by broker did not cover casino winnings.