in Unique and Distinctive Cases
The attorneys at Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins have handled a wide variety of claims throughout the firm's 25 years in practice, some of which are distinctive due to the unique nature of the claim.
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| Sarco, Inc. |
Jack Wurgaft was able to settle a claim on behalf of an injured police office in the amount of $487,500.00 after obtaining a favorable ruling on the application of the Federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. This Federal Statute provides immunity to gun sellers from lawsuits by victims of gun-related crimes. Jack Wurgaft, with the assistance of Javerbaum Wurgaft Appellate expert, Tony Valenti, successfully argued in this case of first impression in New Jersey, that the PLCAA did not apply to the facts of the case. Following the successful ruling, Wurgaft and Valenti’s Brief was solicited by the James Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. |
| ZARINSKY |
Ken Javerbaum obtained the largest jury verdict in Union County, NJ, in the amount of $10.7 million on behalf of Elizabeth Bernoskie, whose husband had been murdered more than 45 years earlier. The suspect, who had been acquitted of murder, was tried in a wrongful death action, and found to be liable.After the verdict, Javerbaum was able to locate significant assets that the defendant had inherited and attempted to secret. The assets uncovered served to satisfy a substantial portion of the judgment. |
| Ruiz |
In a published decision, Rubin Sinins secured “Gap-Time Credit” for a murder defendant charged with hiding the body for 10 years to avoid detection. |
| Name Withheld Due to Confidentiality Agreement. |
David Wikstrom settled an insurance fraud/negligence lawsuit for $232,000, after a number of mediation sessions. Several entities who were responsible for procuring coverage for the corporate defendant agreed to repay the insurance premiums and any unpaid claims. |
| Kane and Kohn |
The defendants were indicted under the newly enacted privacy law created to target electronic peeping toms. In a case of first impression, Rubin Sinins sought to dismiss the indictment, arguing that there is no expectation of privacy in public places. Sinins secured Kane’s entry into a 6-month diversionary program, which will lead to dismissal of the charges. |
| WORLD TRADE CENTER CLAIMS |
Eric Kahn has successfully prosecuted claims on behalf of the families of World Trade Center victims including an award from the Victim's Compensation Fund in excess of $3.3 million before offsets. Eric has also been consulted by other attorneys handling World Trade Center claims. In such cases, due to our commitment to our clients, we limit our fees to significantly less than the normal 33% contingent fee. |
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