Wendy R.S. O'Connor

Obtained a defense verdict at jury trial on behalf of an arts and crafts supply store with respect to its sale of a candle which was left burning unattended and burned down Plaintiff’s home, successfully defending against claims of product defect where candle manufacturer had obtained a joint tort release prior to trial.

Obtained a verdict in subrogation action at jury trial on behalf of a commercial trucking company with respect to a tanker truck explosion which occurred during the loading of lubricating oil.

Authored brief and argued before Superior Court of Pennsylvania to obtain affirmation of trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of sellers accused of failure to disclose defects of residential property.

Authored brief and argued before Superior Court of Pennsylvania to obtain affirmation by Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania of trial court’s dismissal of settlement agreement in action by members of duck hunting club where agreement was found to be ambiguous. 

Authored brief and argued before Superior Court of Pennsylvania to obtain affirmation by Superior Court of trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of land development company against former partner demanding share of profits.

Obtained defense verdict for roofing materials manufacturer against claims by plaintiff for improper installation where plaintiff failed to adduce any evidence that he roofing materials were defective; that roofing contractor was agent of the manufacturer; or that contractor was trained by the manufacturer as to proper installation procedures.

Obtained defense verdict on behalf of homeowner where family friend assisting in moving tripped and fell on sidewalk crack where plaintiff admitted to being aware of crack long before moving day and that stepping on crack while carrying large, heavy boxes could be dangerous.

Obtained defense award on behalf of home oil heating contractor in case involving allegations of failure to timely deliver fuel oil, resulting in cracked pipes and water leakage.

Obtained defense award on behalf of restaurant/bar in case where plaintiff, who began an altercation with an ex-boyfriend, claimed to have been assaulted by bartender/employee.

Obtained defense award on behalf of cinema in case where plaintiff claimed to have sustained injury to knee after sitting on allegedly defective movie seat.

Obtained defense verdict on behalf of dentist in case where plaintiff claimed to have suffered damage as the result of alleged negligent performance of root canal procedure.

Obtained defense verdict on behalf of veterinarian and animal hospital where plaintiff claimed that dog with bradycephalic airway disease died while in hospital’s care.

Obtained defense verdict in favor of fast-food restaurant in case where Plaintiff claimed to have chipped a tooth due to presence of a pebble in hamburger.

Obtained judgment of non pros due to plaintiff’s failure to prosecute action against attorney sued in malpractice.

Obtained summary judgment in a premises liability case where the Plaintiff claimed her mobility scooter tipped over after encountering a pothole in a city street which, she claimed, was caused by our client’s installation of an ADA-accessible ramp on the adjoining sidewalk. Judgment was sought and granted based upon the lack of evidence to show that any act or omission on the part of our client caused or contributed to the formation of the pothole.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of janitorial service in slip and fall case against retail bookseller.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of retail grocery store where plaintiff slipped on vendor’s delivery tray, which was sitting on floor, while reaching for loaf of bread on shelf.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an out-of-possession landlord where door-dash driver slipped and fell on ice while delivering food to tenant.

Obtained dismissal of retail grocer in case where plaintiff claimed to have been injured while walking in store parking lot. 

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of boxing gym where visiting coach fell from boxing ring.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of entity accused of defamation against candidate for public office by means of alleged internet postings concerning candidate’s alleged conduct.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of landowner in case where plaintiff claimed to have tripped over sidewalk displaced by tree roots.