Conroy Simberg

Summary Judgment Granted in Condominium Premises Liability Matter

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:51:30 -0400

Hollywood Partner, Lauren McEndree successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a condominium association and property management company in a Miami-Dade County premises liability case. The plaintiff alleged she sustained injuries after becoming trapped in a trash chute room and eventually jumping down the building's trash chute. The court ruled that, even assuming a factual dispute existed regarding the condition of the door, the plaintiff's voluntary decision to jump down the trash chute established a cause that broke the chain of legal causation. The Court found that the plaintiff could not establish that the defendants' alleged negligence caused her claimed injuries.

Summary Judgment Obtained in Slip-and-Fall Case

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:45:22 -0400

West Palm Beach partners, Kathleen Beesley, Jeffrey Rubin, and associate David Weiger successfully obtained Final Summary Judgment in a premises liability lawsuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The plaintiff alleged injuries arising from a slip-and-fall incident. The defense focused its arguments on the legal standards governing the mode of operation doctrine and the plaintiff's inability to establish actual or constructive notice of the alleged dangerous condition. The court agreed and granted Final Summary Judgment.

Summary Judgment Granted in Wind Loss Coverage Dispute

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:31:34 -0400

Tallahassee Partner Michael J. Bonfanti prevailed on a motion for summary judgment on a wind loss claim in Duval County. The Plaintiff argued and claimed damages to the roof and interior of the home were related to the subject date of loss. The Defendant argued the damage to the roof and interior of the home were related to an unrepair prior claim and specifically excluded by the policy of insurance. The Court determined there was no dispute of a material fact in the case and found for the Defendant.

Permanent Injunction Denied in Construction Dispute

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

West Palm Beach Partners Kathleen Beesley and John Howard successfully defeated plaintiff's Motion for Permanent Injunction in a construction dispute matter in Martin County, Florida. The plaintiffs sought to halt all construction activities at the client's property; however, the court denied the motion, allowing the development to proceed without interruption.

Conroy Simberg Partners Prevail in Arbitration

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Partners Kathleen Beesley, John Howard, and Tim McMahon prevailed at a final arbitration hearing in Miami-Dade County involving contractual defense and indemnity obligations. The arbitration centered on whether the client had a contractual duty to provide a defense and indemnification under the parties' agreement. Following the final hearing, the arbitrator ruled in favor of our client, finding no obligation to defend.

Luc Adeclat Appointed Chair of The Florida Bar’s Law Related Education Committee

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:03:11 -0400

Luc H. Adeclat, an attorney in the firm’s Orlando firm, has been appointed chair to The Florida Bar’s Law Related Education Committee (LREC), effective July 1, 2026.

Summary Judgment Secured in Fulton County Negligent Security Case

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:11:31 -0400

Joshua C. Canton, Justin B. Hales, and Amy Klotz recently prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a premises liability negligent security, and negligent training and supervision accident in Fulton County, Georgia where they argued that the co-defendant had stolen their client’s corporate identity and was fraudulently representing he was affiliated with their client’s company.

Stephanie Robinson to speak at Workers’ Compensation CLE Event

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:12:36 -0400

Stephanie A. Robinson, a workers’ compensation partner in the firm’s Hollywood and West Palm Beach offices, will co-present “Perfecting Your Parlay: Pretrial, Defenses, Avoidances, and Preparation” at the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Annual Workers’ Compensation CLE seminar on May 14, 2026.

Orlando Partner Reelected to the Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:42:24 -0400

Conroy Simberg is pleased to announce that Orlando partner Matthew Troy has been reelected to the Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar for a three-year term.

Jacksonville Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Trial

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:13:24 -0400

Jacksonville partners John Viggiani, Esther K. Erkan, and Jeffrey A. Yarbrough recently secured a defense verdict in a two-week premises liability trial in Duval County, Florida. The case involved a plaintiff who fell within a construction zone in front of a major department store.

Favorable Ruling on a Workers’ Compensation Case

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:19:42 -0400

Jacqueline M. Gregory, Partner, Hollywood office, obtained a favorable ruling for the Employer/Carrier on a workers’ compensation case.

Columbus Partners Jeffrey Brown and Kim Minix Secure Favorable Verdict in Georgia Auto Case

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:43:24 -0400

Georgia partners Jeffrey Brown and Kim Minix obtained a favorable verdict in an auto injury case in Upson County, Georgia. While the defense admitted liability, the litigation centered on complex issues of causation and damages.

Matt Troy to Speak at the 2026 Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Forum

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:49:27 -0400

Matthew J. Troy, a partner in Conroy Simberg’s Orlando office, will co-present "Attorney’s Fees and Costs," at the 2026 Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Forum in Orlando, Florida on April 24.

Hollywood Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in High-Speed Tractor Trailer Case

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:36:23 -0500

Thomas McCausland, a partner, and Britanee Prince, an associate, in the Hollywood office, successfully obtained a complete defense verdict following a nearly two-week jury trial in St. Lucie County. The case involved a high-speed, rear-end collision on Interstate 95 involving a tractor-trailer.

Orlando Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment for LLC Manager

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:18:49 -0500

Rod Lundy and Luc Adeclat, attorneys in our Orlando office, prevailed on a summary judgment in Brevard County on behalf of an LLC’s manager who was sued along with the LLC in a negligence and premises action alleging plaintiff was injured by an LLC employee. The court agreed sections 605.0304 and 605.04093, Florida Statutes, provided the individual manager tort immunity as the conduct alleged did not fall within the limited exceptions. As such, the court granted the defense motion and entered judgment for the LLC manager. A motion for fees and costs per section 57.105, Florida Statutes, and an unaccepted proposal for settlement is pending.

Conroy Simberg Expands Georgia Presence with Two New Offices and Four New Attorneys

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:26:46 -0500

Conroy Simberg continues its Georgia expansion with the opening of new offices in Columbus and Dahlonega. Along with these new locations, we’ve added four attorneys formerly with Brown and Adams to better serve clients throughout the entire state of Georgia.

Chandler Black and Amy Klotz Prevail on Motion to Dismiss for Fraud in Premises Liability Matter

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:38:43 -0500

Chandler Black and Amy Klotz prevailed on a motion to dismiss for fraud on the court in a premises liability action. Based on records from medical providers, which the plaintiff failed to disclose, Chandler and Amy showed that the plaintiff provided false interrogatory responses and deposition testimony regarding her alleged injuries. The plaintiff argued that she inadvertently failed to disclose prior complaints of pain in an area of her body she claimed sustained injury in the accident due to her age (70). She also took positions inconsistent with information contained in the medical records. Chandler and Amy pointed out that, in her deposition, the plaintiff provided detailed information regarding medical treatment unrelated to her claim but failed to disclose any pertinent medical treatment.

Miles A. McGrane, IV Sworn in as President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We are pleased to announce that Miles A. McGrane, IV, a Partner in our Hollywood Office, was recently sworn in as President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an invitation only, national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,300 lawyers—equally balanced between plaintiff and defense—and judges spread among 94 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Conroy Simberg Has Elected Six Attorneys to Partnership

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:02:14 -0500

Conroy Simberg, a premier insurance and litigation defense firm with offices in Florida and Georgia, has elected six attorneys to partnership.

West Palm Beach Team Secures Summary Judgment in Beekeeping Liability Case

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:34:55 -0500

Jeffrey Rubin, a partner, and Glory Robinson, an associate, in the West Palm Beach office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment for a beekeeper in a case where a plaintiff was stung by a bee on his property. The court dismissed the claims, holding that the client was fully protected by the statutory immunity provided under the Florida Right to Farm Act.

Favorable Defense Result Achieved in Premises Liability Dispute

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:01:23 -0500

Partner Michael Kast, and associate, Aaron Zeilberger, of our firm’s Orlando office, secured a favorable defense result in a premises liability case involving a slip and fall at a grocery store, where there were no posted signs. Although the plaintiff alleged that a wet floor aggravated several prior injuries and required multiple surgeries, the defense vigorously contested causation and the extent of the new injuries. While the plaintiff’s counsel requested over $883,000 during closing arguments, the jury returned a gross verdict of only $250,000. After accounting for a 10% comparative negligence finding, the net verdict was reduced to $225,000. This outcome represented a significant victory, as the final award was nearly $200,000 less than the plaintiff's lowest mid-trial demand.

Hollywood Partners Secure Favorable Verdict in Property Damage Dispute

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:40:53 -0500

Hollywood Partners, Lauren McEndree and Joshua Nathanson, secured a favorable verdict at trial in Miami-Dade County in a property damage case. The defendant admitted liability but argued that the plaintiffs failed to mitigate their damages by allowing the unit to rot for years, causing mold to spread from one room to the entire three-bedroom unit. Plaintiffs asked for $400,000, and after two hours, the jury awarded $67,500 and determined they were 40% comparatively negligent, resulting in a final award of $40,500.

Miles McGrane, IV Secures Directed Verdict in Negligent Security Case

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:59:44 -0500

Miles McGrane, IV, a Partner in our Hollywood office recently obtained a directed verdict in a negligent security case in Orange County, Florida. The case went to trial 4 months after being transferred to our firm. At trial, Plaintiff failed to prove his case which allowed us to obtain a directed verdict.

Aaron Zeilberger Achieves Dismissal Based on Discovery Fraud

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:06:38 -0500

Aaron B. Zeilberger, an associate based in the Orlando office, successfully represented a family-owned supermarket in securing a motion to dismiss a slip-and-fall case on the basis of fraud. The Plaintiff alleged significant lower back injuries from a 2019 fall requiring surgery. During her deposition, she repeatedly claimed she "could not recall" any history of prior lower back pain or treatment beyond a single 2008 incident. However, the Defense submitted irrefutable medical records that proved the plaintiff had a long and extensive history of severe lower back treatment in the years leading up to the incident. The Court determined that dismissal was warranted because the Defense successfully demonstrated, by clear and convincing evidence, that the Plaintiff engaged in a pattern of fraudulent conduct during the discovery process.

Jesse Groves Secures Summary Judgment Victory, Affirmed by the Second DCA

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:12:09 -0500

Jesse Groves recently obtained a final summary judgment in a first-party property insurance case in Manatee County, which was affirmed by the Second District Court of Appeals. Plaintiff filed her lawsuit against Defendant after the subject claim for water damage was denied based on the policy exclusion for Continuous or Repeated Seepage or Leakage over a period of time. Defendant filed its Motion for Summary Judgment based on expert opinion that the damages were the result of a repetitive shower leak that occurred for at least six months. Plaintiff filed an expert affidavit in opposition to the MSJ, which asserted that the damage was the result of a “sudden and accidental” leak.