Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.
Anjelica Cappellino, Esq., a New York Law School alumna and psychology graduate from St. John’s University, is an accomplished attorney at Meringolo & Associates, P.C. She specializes in federal criminal defense and civil litigation, with significant experience in high-profile cases across New York’s Southern and Eastern Districts. Her notable work includes involvement in complex cases such as United States v. Joseph Merlino, related to racketeering, and U.S. v. Jimmy Cournoyer, concerning drug trafficking and criminal enterprise.
Ms. Cappellino has effectively represented clients in sentencing preparations, often achieving reduced sentences. She has also actively participated in federal civil litigation, showcasing her diverse legal skill set. Her co-authored article in the Albany Law Review on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines underscores her deep understanding of federal sentencing and its legal nuances. Cappellino's expertise in both trial and litigation marks her as a proficient attorney in federal criminal and civil law.
Mitsubishi Hit With $980M Verdict In PA Crash Suit
Last month, a Philadelphia jury found the car manufacturer, Mitsubishi, liable for nearly $980 million in damages in connection to a defective seatbelt that left the plaintiff a quadriplegic after a car accident. The seatbelt of the plaintiff’s 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT failed to restrain him during the 45-mph rollover crash, causing spinal cord injuries. The award marks one of Philadelphia’s biggest verdicts to date.
Posted on November 16, 2023 in Featured & News
3M to Pay $6 Billion to Settle Lawsuits Over U.S. Military Earplugs
3M, the manufacturer of military-grade earplugs that have caused hearing loss in hundreds of thousands of service members, has agreed to pay $6.01 billion to settle the remaining 260,000 pending lawsuits against them. At the height of its litigation, the 3M ear plug lawsuits made up approximately 30% of all federal court cases nationwide. The settlement, which follows 3M’s unsuccessful attempt at moving the lawsuits into bankruptcy court, marks a turning point for what has been considered the largest mass tort litigation in United States history.
Posted on September 11, 2023 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
$36 Million Judgment for Victims of Kentucky High School Shooting
A western Kentucky circuit judge recently awarded $36 million in damages to the victims of the Marshall County High School shooting. The verdict marks a poignant conclusion to a years-long legal battle to hold the shooter accountable to his victims.
Posted on January 11, 2024 in Featured & News
BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting Portable AC Death
Last month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. has agreed to pay a $9 million civil penalty in connection to defective portable air conditioners. The settlement stems from charges brought by the CPSC that alleged the wholesale giant had known, yet failed to report, a defect contained in the portable air conditioners. The defect allegedly created an unreasonable risk of serious risk or death.
Posted on November 9, 2023 in Featured & News
Connecticut Institute for the Blind Ordered to Pay $13.4 Million for Patient’s Death
After losing a wrongful death claim at trial, a Connecticut healthcare facility now owes the patient’s estate nearly $13.4 million after the court added the accrued post-judgment interest to the verdict. The judgment was entered after the court found that the defendant failed to follow the time requirements for filing a motion to set aside the verdict.
Posted on May 14, 2024 in Featured & News
Record-Breaking $120 Million Verdict in Westchester Medical Center Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
On November 30, 2023, a Westchester jury rendered a record-breaking $120 million verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit against Westchester Medical Center. The lawsuit stemmed from the center’s failure to timely diagnose and treat the plaintiff, who had suffered from a stroke. The verdict marks the largest medical malpractice award in Westchester County.
Posted on December 14, 2023 in Featured & News
How to Survive a Daubert Challenge
As the subject matter at issue in litigation has become more complex, scientific, and technical, expert testimony has become an indispensable part of the trial process. However, the more a case may hinge on expert testimony, the more likely it is to be challenged by one’s adversary. Referred to in many jurisdictions as a Daubert challenge, this type of challenge can make or break your case, so surviving it is critical to your case’s outcome.
Posted on July 10, 2024 in FRE, Daubert, & Frye
Jury Awards $58 Million to Train Yard Worker for Slip and Fall
A Los Angeles jury recently awarded a verdict of over $58 million in damages to a train yard worker who was injured in a slip and fall. The jury found that the worker’s employer, Kinkisharyo International LLC, a rail car manufacturer, was negligent which caused the injuries.
Posted on June 20, 2024 in Featured & News
Lack of Qualified Expert Testimony Dooms Birth Injury Lawsuit
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a directed verdict in favor of two defendant doctors in a medical malpractice case, as the plaintiffs failed to present sufficient evidence from their expert witnesses to support their claims, leading to the exclusion of one expert's testimony and the other expert's testimony being deemed speculative and inadequate.
Posted on July 24, 2023 in Featured & News
The City of Pittsburgh and Three Engineering Firms Sued for Bridge Collapse
Lawsuits have been rolling in against the city of Pittsburgh in connection to the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge. The most recent lawsuit, filed by a bus driver who was on the bridge at the time of the collapse, has also sued three engineering firms for failing to warn about the dangers of the bridge. The lawsuits have been a long time coming, with many victims of the collapse struggling to inspect the records necessary to build their case.
Posted on June 13, 2024 in Featured & News