Mr. O’Connell’s Representative Cases.

Examples of some representative cases settled or tried to jury verdict
by Mr. John O’Connell, Esq.  

Major MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CASES handled by John O’Connell, Esq.

• Robert Cusack v. Ducelino Marcos DaSilva. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident case. The case settled without trial.

• Lisbeth McAdams v. Gerald L. Torrence. I represented the Plaintiff driver, who injured her neck and back in a motor vehicle accident. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a four-day jury trial.

• Abdulali Abbaspour v. Joan P. Oliveri. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident case. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a two-day jury trial.

• Annette Camy v. Authur L. Haygood and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Lisbeth McAdams v. Woods Seafood, Inc., et al. I represented the plaintiff who was injured by the defendant in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Sandra R. Anderson v. RI Refrigeration Supply Co., Inc. I represented the Defendant company and its employees in a motor vehicle accident case. There was a verdict in favor of my clients after a one-day trial.

• Magaly Dilone v. Bernado Liranzo and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Paula M. Early, et al. v. ATE Management and Service Company, et al. I represented the Defendant company in a claim that was brought against it by the parents of a child involved in a bus accident. The case settled without trial.

• Carol Santella v. West Lynn Creamery, et al. Plaintiff alleged that she was injured in an accident involving the Defendant’s truck. The case settled after two days of trial.

• Jill Scheuble v. Thomas Donovan. I represented the Plaintiff driver that injured her neck and back in a motor vehicle accident. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a one-day jury trial.

• Carlos Delacruz v. Brenado Liranzo and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial. Lawyer Barnes v. P.X. Engineering, et al. I represented the Defendant in a negligence claim brought against it as a result of a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Antonio Guglielmo v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Joanne Kitchens v. John M. Enos. I represented the Plaintiff in a case she brought against Defendant driver. The case settled without trial.

• Betty Bautista, et al. v Porfirio Gonzalez and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident . The case settled without trial.

• Artell Gause v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• John M. O’Brien v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Angel Lopez v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Salvador Martinez v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Jean Luc v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident . The case settled without trial.

• Charles M. MacLean v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Susan Anderson v. Raymond L. Cote. I represented the Plaintiff driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled for the policy limits against the tortfeasor. The Plaintiff received additional settlement proceeds from her underinsured carrier.

• Tony N. Hashem v Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• June and Byron Hoover v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial. Artell Gause v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident . The case was tried and resulted in a verdict for my client.

• Tony Hashem v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Laura Sue Cohen v. Kim Carnicelli.  I represented the plaintiff who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. The case settled without trial.

• Salvador Martinez v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident . The case settled without trial.

• Carmen Ocasio v.Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident . The case settled without trial.

• Mark Rufo and Pasquale V. Rufo, Administrators v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in death. The case settled without trial.

• Claire Terese Sullivan v. United Parcel Service, et al. I represented an elderly woman who was struck by a UPS truck while walking her dog. The case was tried to conclusion which resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff.

• Lynda C. Ruma v. Boch Oldsmobile, et al. I represented the Plaintiff driver in a motor vehicle accident . The case settled without trial.

Major AVIATION CASES handled by John O’Connell, Esq.,

• Dawn Shelton Sayre, Executrix v. Aimee Kraaijvanger, Executrix. I represented the estate of a pilot killed by a mid-air collision at an air show. The case settled without trial.

• Sylvia Press, Executrix v. David Rothstein, Executor, et al. I represented the estate of a man killed in an air crash in Crooked Island, Bahamas. The case settled without trial.

• Kenneth Sherman v. Robert Lebewohl. I represented a man who was severely injured in a mid-air collision. The case settled without trial.

• Avis L. Crane, Administratrix v. Jeffrey Walcott, et al. I represented a man burned over 86% of his body after a crash that occurred during flight instruction. The case settled without trial.

• Laurent Frutin v. Aviation East, Inc. et al. In this case Mr. Frutin lost his leg in a mid-air collision. The case settled without trial.

• Joao Jose Freitas, et al. v. Aircraft Equipment Company, et al. v. United States of America. I represented the FBO against for negligent entrustment of an aircraft after three people died in a plane crash. The case was tried resulting in a favorable verdict for our client. Maude Robinson, et al. v. Flight Center, Inc., et al. I represented the FBO in an action brought by the estates of three who died in a crash. The case settled without trial.

• Daniel Leal v. King Services of Aviation, Inc. et al. I represented the FBO and its instructor when a student sued for severe personal injuries. The case was settled without trial.

• Lynne M. O’Riorden v. Vector Aircraft Corp. et al. The estate of a man killed in a plane crash sued for wrongful death. I represented the owner of the aircraft. The case settled without trial.

• N.R.A.A.. Inc., James Orme, Robert Feuersanger and Alfred Feuersanger v. Windham Aircraft, Inc., Windham Aircraft Engines, Inc., City Engines, Inc. and Consolidated Fuel Systems, Inc. I represented one of the defendants in a negligence action. The case settled without trial.

• Thomas Sullivan v. Beverly Flight Center, Inc., I represented the FBO in a claim brought against it. The case settled without trial.

• Tremalle Clarke v. Mass. Port Authority and U.S. Air. I represented Ms. Clarke in claims against both defendants. The case settled without trial.

Major PRODUCTS LIABILITY CASES handled by John O’Connell, Esq.

• Robert E. Dickson v. The Rawlplug Company, et al. The plaintiff was seriously injured when a ceiling collapsed. I represented the manufacturer of the “plugs” that were shot into the cement roof that anchored the ceiling. I settled the case prior to trial. The case continued against other defendants. The Plaintiff won over 2.2 million dollars in the final verdict.

• Ashley Nawn, et al. v. Water Heaters Only, Inc., et al. Three children were burned over 90 percent of their bodies when a fire broke out in the garage of their home. The case settled.

• John McGlashing v. Lewis/Boyle,et al. A forklift truck that the Plaintiff was operating was improperly serviced and otherwise defective. The forklift slid into a rack causing the collapse of the rack's contents onto the Plaintiff causing severe injuries. There was a jury Verdict in favor of my client after a four-day trial. Richard W. Keenan v. Robert G. McCormick v. Baker Golf Cars, et al. The plaintiff was injured while driving a golf cart. I represented the manufacturer of the golf cart. The case settled without trial.

• Florence Kossover v. United Prosthetics, Inc. I represented the Defendant manufacturer of a prosthetic device in a case brought against it for the failure of that device. The case settled without trial.

• Donald Rideout v. First Medical, Inc. I represented the Defendant manufacturer of a prosthetic device in a case brought against it for the failure of that device. The case settled without trial.

• Michelin Tire Corp. v. NRG Barriers, Inc., et al. This was a claim brought regarding defective roofing materials. The case settled without trial.

• Ann Keaney, Executrix v. North Star Ice Equipment Corp., et al. The plaintiff was the wife of a man who was killed when he entered a high-capacity icemaker on the Boston Harbor Docks. I represented the Defendant manufacturer. The case settled without trial.

• Richard Miller and Debra Miller v. Electro Switch Corporation, et al. I represented the Defendant manufacturer of a switch assembly that was part of a crane. The plaintiff was severely injured when the crane made an uncommanded operation. The case settled without trial.

• Kevin O’Toole, et al. v. Michigan Hanger Co., Inc., et al. I represented a defendant in a product liability action. The case settled without trial.

• Marilyn Donalda McCue, et al. v. First Medical v. Becker Orthopedic Appliance Company, et al. I represented the Defendant manufacturer of an orthopedic brace that failed. The case settled without trial.

• Katherine Dudley v. West Lynn Creamery. The Plaintiff suffered injuries from drinking “tainted” milk. I represented the Defendant West Lynn Creamery against Product Liability, Negligence and 93(A) claims brought against it. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a seven-day jury trial.

• Richard W. Keenan v. Baker Golf Cars, et al. I represented the Defendant manufacturer in a claim for the negligent design and maintenance of their golf cart. The case settled without trial.

• Patricia Fenn v. Supreme Equipment & Systems Corp. The Plaintiff alleged that a defect in the manufacture and/or assembly of a file cabinet system caused it to fall on top of her. I represented the Defendant Supreme Equipment & Systems Corp. against Product Liability and Negligence claims brought against it. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a three-day jury trial.

• Thomas Westland v. The Home Depot and Gainsborough Hardware Industries. I represented the Defendant manufacturer and distributor. The case settled without trial.

• Lindomar Tolomeau v. Opus, Inc., et al. The plaintiff lost his hand while working on a punch press. I represented the defendant. The case settled without trial.

• John J. Bertelli v. Lewis/Boyle, et al. The Plaintiff alleged that forklift truck that he was operating was improperly serviced and otherwise defective. I represented the Defendant Lewis/Boyle against Product Liability and Negligence claims. The case settled after three-day jury trial.

• Samuel B. Goldman v. Lennox Industries, Inc. I represented the Plaintiff who suffered a heart attack induced by carbon monoxide poisoning from gas that originated from a poorly maintained gas fired furnace. Suit was brought against both the condominium association and the manufacturer of the gas-fired furnace. Verdict was for my client against the condominium association after a five-day jury trial.

Major NEGLIGENCE CASES handled by John O’Connell, Esq.,

• Ermes Cametti v. Boston Redevelopment Authority, et al. I represented the Plaintiff, a Boston Police Officer. While on patrol his police cruiser struck a protruding manhole cover. Mr. Cametti was partially paralyzed as a result. The case settled after extensive trial preparation.

• David Leary, Executor of the Estate of Walter P. Chase v. GMK Realty Trust, et al. I represented the Plaintiff, who suffered from the effects of long term carbon monoxide poisoning from gas that originated from a poorly maintained gas-fired furnace located in his bedroom. Suit was brought against the landlord. The case settled without trial.

• John J. Bertelli v. Lewis/Boyle, et al. The Plaintiff alleged that a forklift truck he was operating was improperly serviced and otherwise defective. I represented the Defendant Lewis/Boyle against Product Liability and Negligence claims. The case settled after three-day jury trial.

• Robert Marques v. Restaurant Consultants, Inc. I represented the plaintiff who was struck by a drunk driver who had been drinking in the defendant’s establishment. The case settled without trial.

• James J. Vey, et al. v. Gunning Metals, et al. The Plaintiff was injured while working on a construction site. I represented the Defendant, Gunning Metals, against Construction Accident Liability and Negligence claims brought against it. I again obtained a favorable verdict for my client.

• John McGlashing v. Lewis/Boyle, et al. The Plaintiff alleged that a forklift truck he was operating was improperly serviced and/or defective. The forklift slid into a rack causing the collapse of the rack's contents onto the Plaintiff. I represented the Defendant Lewis/Boyle against Product Liability and Negligence claims. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a four-day jury trial.

• Abdulali Abbaspour v. Joan P. Oliveri. I represented the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident case. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a two-day jury trial.

• Samuel B. Goldman v. Lennox Industries, Inc. I represented the Plaintiff who suffered a heart attack induced by carbon monoxide poisoning from gas that originated from a poorly maintained gas-fired furnace. Suit was brought against both the condominium association and the manufacturer of the gas-fired furnace. There was a verdict for my client against the condominium association after a five-day jury trial.

• Patricia Fenn v. Supreme Equipment & Systems Corp. The Plaintiff alleged that a defect in the manufacture and/or assembly of a file cabinet system caused it to fall on top of her. I represented the Defendant, Supreme Equipment & Systems Corp., against Product Liability and Negligence claims. There was a verdict in favor of my client after a three-day jury trial.

• Domenic Prestone, Jr. v. The Boston and Maine Corporation, et. al. I represented the Plaintiff, an ironworker, who was injured when a railroad bridge opened while he was working on it. There was a verdict for my client against the railroad after a four-day jury trial.

• Robert Dirck and Doris Dirck v. Harrington Brothers, Inc. et al. I represented the defendant in an action brought against it by the plaintiff. The case settled without trial.

• Paul H. Gross v. Epoxy Technology, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant in a negligence case. The case settled without trial.

• Alice Fitzgerald v. C.N. Wood Co. Inc., et al. I represented the defendant in an action brought against it by the plaintiff. The case settled without trial.

• Thomas Talbot v. United States of America v. Needle Industries (USA), Inc. v. Shrimpton and Fletcher. I represented the Defendant Needle Industries. The case settled without trial.

• Barbara Turpin v. RBW Enterprises, Inc. I represented the Defendant in a claim brought against it. The case settled without trial.

• James J. Vey, ppa v. Gunning Metals, et al. I represented the Defendant in a claim brought against it by the plaintiff. The case settled without trial. Kenneth Robillard v. James Farina Corp. and Harrington Brothers, Inc. I represented the Defendant. The case settled without trial.

Major CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT CASES handled by John O’Connell, Esq.,

• Robert E. Dickson v. The Rawlplug Company, et al. The plaintiff was seriously injured when a ceiling collapsed. I represented the manufacturer of the “plugs” that were shot into the cement roof that anchored the ceiling. I settled the case prior to trial. The case continued against other defendants and the jury awarded over 2.2 million dollars.

• Ermes Cametti v. Boston Redevelopment Authority, et al. I represented the Plaintiff, a Boston Police Officer. While on patrol his police cruiser hit a protruding manhole cover. Mr. Cametti was partially paralyzed as a result of the impact. The case settled after extensive trial preparation.

• Jeffrey Care v. The Boston Company, et al. The Plaintiff was injured while working on a construction site. I represented the Defendant Boston Company against Construction Accident Liability and Negligence claims. The case settled without trial.

• James O’Neill v. Morse-Diesel, Inc., et al. I represented the defendant in a construction accident case. The case settled.

• Ann B. DiMario v. North Andover Housing Authority v. Charles Construction Company. I represented the Defendant Charles Construction Company against Construction Accident Liability and Negligence claims. The case settled without trial.

• Domenic Prestone, Jr. v. The Boston and Maine Corporation, et. al. I represented the Plaintiff, an ironworker, who was injured when a railroad bridge opened while he was working on it. There was a verdict in favor of my client against the railroad after a four-day jury trial.

• James J. Vey, et al. v. Gunning Metals, et al. The Plaintiff was injured while working on a construction site. I represented the Defendant Gunning Metals against Construction Accident Liability and Negligence claims. Defense verdict after a two-day trial.

• Randall A. Blazonis v. South Street Realty Trust, et al. I represented the Defendant South Street Realty Trust in a construction accident case. The case settled without trial.

Major PREMISES LIABILITY CASES handled by John O’Connell, Esq.,

• Samantha Hoy, et al. v. Hughes Century 21, et al. I represented the Plaintiffs. The father was carrying his daughter when the railing on the porch gave way. The case settled without trial.

• Lawrence Linehan v. Beaumont Realty Trust. et al. I represented the defendant owner of property in a negligence action. The case settled without trial.

• Arthur Garland v. Hi-Mar Realty Trust, et al. I represented the Plaintiff who fell on a sheet of ice on the defendant’s property. The case settled without trial.

• Charles DeAngelo v. ElJohnan, Inc. I represented the Defendant owner of an office building leased to the Post Office. The Plaintiff alleged that he had sustained serious injuries as a result of a slip and fall. The case settled after one day of trial.

• Ruth and Richard Francis v. Li’l Peach of Massachusetts. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Leslie McAdams v. Harvard University. I represented the plaintiff who injured her back when she slipped and fell while on her way to class. The case went to binding arbitration and resulted in a substantial verdict for the plaintiff.

• Patrick Coburn v. Cliftondale United Methodist Church. I represented the Church in a claim brought by the plaintiff for injuries in a slip and fall. The case settled without trial.

• Rachel Cravotta v. Fayerweather Street School, Inc. I represented the school in a claim brought by the plaintiff for injuries. The case settled without trial. Esther Howard v. Essexbank. I represented the Defendant bank against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Patrice Fisher v. Li’l Peach of Massachusetts. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Richard Molinari v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, et al. I represented the Defendant that provided cleaning services in a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Pamela Kesting v. Fortuna, Inc. d/b/a Tello’s. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Robert M. Knowlton, Jr. v. Richdale Dairy Store, et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Francis J. Kirkpatrick v. Milkstreet Associates, et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Beatrice Khoury and Joseph Khoury v. Whittier Mall Assoc., et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Anna L. Pathiakis v. Primrose Realty Corporation, et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Arnold M. Redfearn v. Richdale Dairy Store, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Sara Hull v. Alan-Lawrence Realty Trust, et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Richard Machnik, et al. v. P and R Realty Trust, et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Joseph Maggiore, et al. v. Titeflex Corporation, et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Geraldine Lachapelle v. Sacketts Greeting Cards, Inc., et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Lori Edwards v. Bay Management Corp. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Grace E. Lahue v. First Congregational Church of Natick. I represented the Defendant church in a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• William Clements v. Hilton Hotels, Corp. I represented Hilton Hotels in a claim brought by the plaintiff for injuries sustained from a slip and fall. The case settled without trial.

• Daniel Delice v. South Bay Hospitality Hotel and John Doeilliam Clements v. Hilton Hotels, Corp. I represented the plaintiff who was shot during a party at the hotel. The case settled without trial.

• Sara and William Elkin v. Whittier Mall Associates, et al. I represented the Defendant property management company in a negligence claim brought. The case settled without trial.

• Alice and James Angell v. The Greek Orthodox Church. I represented the church in a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Coburn v. Cliftondale United Methodist Church. I represented the Church in a claim brought by the plaintiff for injuries sustained as the result of a slip and fall. The case settled without trial.

• Robert and Diane Dorr v. R.M. Bradley, et al. I represented the Defendant, R.M. Bradley, against negligence claims. The case settled without trial. Sara Hull v. Alan Lawrence Realty Trust, et al. I represented the Defendant. The case settled without trial.

• Esther and William Howard v. Essexbank. I represented the Defendant bank after the Plaintiff injured herself in a fall on the premises. The case settled without trial.

• Maureen A. Nilson v. Li’l Peach of Massachusetts, et al. I represented the Defendant franchise operator. The case settled without trial.

• Josiane Guillemette v. Michael J. Zammitti v. Li’l Peach of Massachusetts. I represented the Defendant owner. The case settled without trial.

• Walter and Ann Bennett v. Purity Supreme, Inc. I represented the Defendant Purity Supreme in a claim for injuries sustained as a result of a slip and fall. The case settled without trial.

• Robert L. Graves v. West Lynn Creamery Realty Corporation. I represented the Defendant in an action brought against it by the plaintiff. The case settled without trial.

• Helen and Edward Gill v. Handbags and Luggage, Ltd., et al. I represented the Defendant in a suit filed against it. The case settled without trial.

• Debra Recore, ppa. v. Newton Buying Corp. Clean Machine Enterprises, et al. v. All Seasons Services Company.I represented the Defendant owner in a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• John Sharkus v. L’il Peach of Massachusetts. I represented the Defendant owner in a slip and fall case. The case settled without trial.

• Walter J. Shea v. Begley Management Corporation, et al. I represented the Defendant owner against a slip and fall claim. The case settled without trial.

• Mary and Donald Billet v. CRC Realty. I represented the Defendant CRC Realty Company in a slip and fall. The case settled without trial.

• Killian and Frances Brady v. Adrian’s Fabrics and Decorating, et al. I represented the Defendant in a claim brought by the plaintiff for injuries sustained as a result of a slip and fall. The case settled without trial.

Major ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASES handled by John O’Connell, Esq.,

• (Name Withheld) v. Charter Behavioral Health of Massachusetts, et al. I represented a minor who was raped while being treated at an in-patient facility. The case settled without trial.

• (Name Withheld) v. Gilbert/Robinson, Inc. d/b/a Houlihan’s, et al. I represented a minor female who was admitted to the defendant’s bar. She met four boys (3 of whom were also minors) who offered her a ride back to Harvard University where she was a student. Instead, they took her to a remote area where they gang raped her. The case settled without trial.

---THE ABOVE CASES WERE SETTLED OR TRIED TO THE FULL SATISFACTION OF ALL THE CLIENTS---  

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