Attorneys Jessica Burgasser and Kathleen Feroleto traveled to a paper mill with our expert witness to perform a site inspection. Both attorneys put on their safety gear to prepare for an upcoming trial regarding an asbestos-related matter.
November 13, 2013: Brown & Kelly remembers Julia Roberts, our dear friend, and colleague, who passed away one year ago today. Julia was an integral part of the Brown & Kelly family and we continue to mourn her loss. We will forever remember Julia and reflect on her spirit, dedication
On June 12, 2012, a jury in the Western District Federal Court awarded plaintiff Elijah Turley a twenty-five million dollar ($25,000,000.00) verdict. The lawsuit was commenced on behalf of Elijah Turley against ArcelorMittal in 2006 for Hostile Work Environment and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Mr. Turley was represented by Donald B. Eppers and assisted by paralegal Rebecca E. Koenig of Brown & Kelly LLP.
The jury found a Hostile Work Environment existed along with Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. The plaintiff presented evidence of a work environment permeated by racial discrimination. Plaintiff argued the activities in question went beyond harassment and included such incidents as “KKK” graffiti repeatedly sprayed on the walls and a stuffed monkey with a noose around its neck hanging from the plaintiff’s vehicle.
Elijah Turley and his family are very pleased that justice was finally obtained. We have a tremendous amount of respect for the jury in this case.
Mentioned Attorney: Donald B. Eppers
Brown & Kelly has been awarded the Law Firm Commitment Award from the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Western New York for its strong commitment to providing pro bono legal assistance.
Kenneth A. Krajewski will serve as the Buffalo Chair for the New York State Bar Association’s program “Law School for Insurance Professionals” to be held in Buffalo on September 28, 2011. He will also speak on current auto liability and coverage issues at the Program when given in Albany on September 23, 2011.
Congratulations to Andrew D. Merrick who is celebrating his 25th Anniversary of achieving the AV® Preeminent™ peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell®.
Kenneth A. Krajewski recently chaired the program “The Examination Before Trial – Honing Your Deposition Skills in Tort and Personal Injury Cases” sponsored by the New York State Bar Association.
