Higgins & Trippett LLP and its principals, Thomas P. Higgins and Lewis P. Trippett, have been involved in numerous noteworthy cases. Some of those cases are listed below.
In a decision reported in the New York Law Journal on February 20, 2000, plaintiff's motion for summary judgment resulted in dismissal of claims against commercial landlord, managing agent and broker. See Michael Werner, Inc. v. L&B 595 Madison, Inc., 28 Housing Ct. Rptr. 66A (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. ... Read On
Successful opposition to defendants' motion to dismiss federal sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit on variety of theories. Lewis v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, 77 F. Supp.2d 376 (S.D.N.Y. 1999). Read On
In a case that resulted in two decisions reported in the New York Law Journal, a rent stabilized tenant first defeated a personal use proceeding based upon a vitiated Golub notice. See Schippers v. Mass, 26 Housing Ct. Rptr. 599A (Civ. Ct. Kings Co. 1998), reported in the New York Law Journal on ... Read On
Appellate court vacates decision below, allowing shareholder to have a trial in landlord-tenant court. See DiGeronimo v. Amrod, 248 A.D.2d 652, 673 N.Y.S.2d 914 (App. Div., 2nd Dept. 1998). Read On
Comprehensive and frequently cited decision concerning a “Good Guy” guarantee of a commercial lease. See L&B 57th Street, Inc. v. E.M. Blanchard, Inc., 143 F.3d 88 (2d Cir. 1998). Read On
First reported decision under new statute (since modified) that provided for immediate judgment for landlord if tenant failed to deposit rent during pendency of a summary proceeding. Trial court ruled in favor of our client and summarily evicted the commercial tenant. See Planned Systems Install... Read On
Successful defense of religious corporation against quantum meruit claim by contingent fee attorney handling tax exemption application. See Living Springs Retreat, Inc. v. County of Putnam, 248 A.D.2d 681, 670 N.Y.S.2d 317 (App. Div., 2d Dept. 1998). Read On
Successful appeal on behalf of commercial landlord resulting in reversal of trial judge who misapplied Statute of Frauds to lease dispute. See L&B 595 Madison, Inc. v. Ravagnan, 242 A.D.2d 413, 662 N.Y.S.2d 29 (App. Div., 1st Dept. 1997). Read On
A decision that shows what can happen when a shareholder refuses to give the cooperative corporation the key to her unit. See 111 Tenants Corp. v. Stromberg, 168 Misc.2d 1014, 640 N.Y.S.2d 1018 (Civ. Ct., N.Y. Co. 1996). Read On
Successfully vacated judgment improperly entered by court clerk. See Orix Credit Alliance, Inc., v. Grace Industries, Inc., 231 A.D.2d 502, 647 N.Y.S.2d 522 (App. Div., 2d Dept. 1996). Read On
Multi-level appeal from bankruptcy court to Third Circuit on behalf of holder of second mortgage who opposed bankruptcy court's lifting of a stay in favor of holder of first mortgage. See Nantucket Investors II v. California Federal Bank, 61 F.3d 197 (3d Cir. 1995). Read On
Representation of bank as indentured trustee in appeal concerning one of the largest insolvent insurance company proceedings in history. See In re Executive Life Insurance Co., 38 Cal. Rptr. 2d 453 (Cal App. 2 Dist. 1995). Read On
Representation of public works contractor in action for payment under bond. Obtained judgment that bond was a “common law” bond, allowing actions to be commenced within longer statute of limitations. See Scaccia Concrete Corp. v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company, 212 A.D.2d 225, 628 N.Y.S.2d 746 ... Read On
Federal constitutional challenge brought on behalf of the Rent Stabilization Assocation, New York's preeminent landlord association, to invalidate rent stabilization's “hardship” adjustments. See Rent Stabilization Association of New York v. Dinkins, 5 F.3d 591 (2d Cir. 1993). Read On
Representation of the Trustees of the Manville Property Damage Trust in complex bankruptcy proceedings. See In re Johns-Manville Corporation, 920 F. 2d 121 (2d Cir. 1990). Read On
Obtained reversal of order dismissing cause of action against supplier of gasoline for damage caused by leak of underground tank. See New York Telephone Company v. Mobil Oil Corporation, 99 A.D.2d 185, 473 N.Y.S.2d 172 (App. Div., 1st Dept. 1984). Read On
Represented utility against City of New York for costs of relocation of utility equipment. See New York Telephone Company v. City of New York, 95 A.D.2d 282, 466 N.Y.S.2d 56 (App. Div., 2d Dept. 1983). Read On
Obtained reversal of award by Workers Compensation Board with court finding that there was no substantial evidence supporting the award. See Bahor v. New York Telephone Company, 91 A.D.2d 756, 458 N.Y.S.2d 24 (3d Dept. 1982). Read On
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