Patrick B. Sardino

Obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of a well-known former NBA basketball player and media personality following an eight-day trial in the U.S.D.C. for the Southern District of New York.

Defended a national insurance broker and obtained summary judgment against claims that the broker failed to obtain the appropriate insurance.

Secured a favorable result at the conclusion of a multi-million-dollar matter resulting from a construction accident where liability had already been established. During the damages trial, which included several contentious evidentiary rulings, the jury awarded plaintiff less than 1/3 of the requested amount during closing arguments. The jury award was less than the offer made prior to the damages trial.

Defended a mid-west regional construction company in a $20 million wrongful death suit. After identifying other potential tortfeasors, developing contribution theories against such tortfeasors during discovery, and conducting jury selection and opening arguments, Patrick reached a settlement with plaintiff's counsel for a fraction of the demand.

Defended a mid-east regional construction company in a case with multiple plaintiffs with claims of wrongful death and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Handled the liability trial in which the jury apportioned significant fault against the plaintiffs and dismissed plaintiffs' request for punitive damages. Patrick then negotiated a favorable settlement on the eve of the damages trial after developing convincing arguments against the TBI claims.

Defended a regional development corporation against claims that it discharged petroleum into a waterway during redevelopment of a large industrial property. Patrick successfully moved to dismiss several state law claims against his client. Subsequently, Patrick defeated plaintiff's motion for summary judgment under the CERCLA cause of action as the Court found there was a question of fact as to whether the client was a proper party under CERCLA. Further, the Court determined that other defendants had the obligation to defend and indemnify the client under various purchase/sale agreements and contribution provisions contained in the construction contracts. While an appeal was pending, the case settled and Patrick's client paid nuisance value to resolve all claims.

Defended a national trucking company in a case with multiple plaintiffs alleging serious physical injuries and TBI. During discovery, Patrick developed a no-liability defense with multiple experts testifying that the alleged injuries were greatly exaggerated. The strength of both liability and damages defenses resulted in a global settlement with plaintiffs or a mere fraction of the demand.

Defended a national construction company in a case where plaintiff alleged personal injuries greater than $10 million as a result of a construction site accident. After successfully getting many of the plaintiff's causes of action dismissed on motion (later upheld on appeal), Patrick directed the defense to obtaining indemnification from various co-defendants. As a result, plaintiff settled with co-defendants for several million dollars, while Patrick's client paid nothing but was instead reimbursed by co-defendants for all defense fees and expenses.