Michael J. Caligaris

Motion to Dismiss granted in medical malpractice and negligence case asserted against correctional medical provider for the wrongful death of inmate. This matter was already litigated and decided in client’s favor in the federal court, but was re-filed by the Plaintiff in state court. We moved to dismiss based upon statute of limitations and other affirmative defenses.

Motion for summary judgment granted in slip and fall case at big box retailer.

Defended a big box retailer against an alleged premises liability claim involving a slip and fall due to a purported water hazard.

Summary judgment granted in favor of our agricultural supply company client in a case involving alleged catastrophic damage to a vineyard and winery. Plaintiffs alleged that our client improperly sprayed an herbicide on an adjacent soybean field, and that the chemical improperly drifted onto their vineyard.

Dismissal affirmed in favor of our attorney client in regards to alleged civil conspiracy, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, abuse-of-process, false imprisonment, and other negligence-based claims, arising out of our clients’ representation of a spouse in a contested custody dispute with the Appellant-father.

Successfully defended electronics retailer against claims alleging faulty repair and technical service. 

Succesfully defended big-box retailer in a premises liability case alleging active negligence of employee. 

Successfully intervened on behalf of heir into administration of estate opened on false grounds that decedent died intestate in Ohio when in fact she died in Mississippi and with a Last Will and Testament. 

Successfully defended large retailer against claim of traumatic brain injury on premises.

Successfully defended Auto-Care Center against negligence claim.