With a history of courtroom success, Morrison Mahoney has delivered strong, capable and cost-effective legal solutions for over 75 years. We proudly share our success stories.
Trial Verdict 2018-38: Morrison Mahoney Partner Doug Price and Associate Brian Manikowski Obtain Defense Verdict in Berkshire Superior Court
Morrison Mahoney Partner Doug Price and Associate Brian Manikowski obtained a defense verdict following a two day jury trial in Berkshire Superior Court. The lawsuit stemmed from a ski accident in which the plaintiff claimed our client, a minor, collided with her on a ski slope, causing the plaintiff to suffer multiple injuries, including a torn ACL, MCL and knee fracture, which required surgical repair.
Courtroom Success 2018-37: Morrison Mahoney Partner Bill Staar and Associate Erin Hoefler Prevail in Motion to Dismiss
Morrison Mahoney Partner Bill Staar and Associate Erin Hoefler successfully have moved to dismiss all claims against their corporate clients recently-filed in the New Hampshire Superior Court. The plaintiff alleged that, in 2015, a defective vending machine manufactured and distributed by the clients caught fire in a local courthouse, set off sprinklers, and resulted in water damage exceeding $250,000.
Courtroom Success 2018-36: Morrison Mahoney Partner Joe Desmond and Associate Jon Blanton Prevail on Motion for Summary Judgment
Our client was an elevator service company that contracted with the property owner to provide monthly examinations and lubrications, minor adjustments as necessary, and prepare the elevator for annual state safety inspections. On the date in question, the plaintiff claimed that the elevator and the floor were uneven while she was exiting which caused her to trip and fall.
Courtroom Success 2018-35: Morrison Mahoney Partner Tom Anderson and Associate Kyle Deskus
Morrison Mahoney Partner Tom Anderson and Associate Kyle Deskus Prevail in Appellate Court in Medical Malpractice Case. This decision held for the first time that trial courts can and should look at evidence outside a plaintiff’s complaint in deciding such motions to dismiss medical malpractice actions.
Trial Verdict 2018-31: Morrison Mahoney Partner Joe Desmond and Associate Jonathan Blanton
Partner Joe Desmond and Associate Jon Blanton obtained a defense award in arbitration in a wrongful death action brought against an assisted living community by a former resident’s family.
Trial Verdict 2018-29: Morrison Mahoney Partner Doug Price and Associate Bridget Lopez
Doug Price and Bridget Lopez recently obtained a defense verdict following a week long jury trial in Norfolk Superior Court from a suit stemming from a 2013 accident in which our client rear-ended the plaintiff.

