Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.
Anjelica Cappellino, Esq., a New York Law School alumna and psychology graduate from St. John’s University, is an accomplished attorney at Meringolo & Associates, P.C. She specializes in federal criminal defense and civil litigation, with significant experience in high-profile cases across New York’s Southern and Eastern Districts. Her notable work includes involvement in complex cases such as United States v. Joseph Merlino, related to racketeering, and U.S. v. Jimmy Cournoyer, concerning drug trafficking and criminal enterprise.
Ms. Cappellino has effectively represented clients in sentencing preparations, often achieving reduced sentences. She has also actively participated in federal civil litigation, showcasing her diverse legal skill set. Her co-authored article in the Albany Law Review on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines underscores her deep understanding of federal sentencing and its legal nuances. Cappellino's expertise in both trial and litigation marks her as a proficient attorney in federal criminal and civil law.
Jury Awards $14M For Teen's Fatally Delayed Treatment
Earlier this month, a Chicago jury awarded $14 million to the family of a teenager who passed away after seeking treatment at an Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation’s clinic. The verdict, rendered nearly seven years after his death, shines a light on the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment in hospital settings.
Posted on December 28, 2023 in Featured & News
Georgia Couple Get $35M Win In Suit Over Yale Senior Son's Death
A Yale student's family wins a $35 million verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Milton, Georgia, as the city was found responsible for his fatal car crash into an illegally placed planter. The jury awards compensation for negligence in maintaining road safety.
Posted on August 31, 2023 in Featured & News
Texas Court OKs $116M Award In Truck Crash
Texas appeals court upholds $116 million verdict in truck collision case, finding trucking company liable despite plaintiffs' vehicle crossing into its lane; defendant to appeal to Texas Supreme Court.
Posted on September 29, 2023 in Featured & News
Family Awarded $13.1M After Tractor-Trailer Driver Rear-Ends Them
A Los Angeles jury awarded $13.1 million in damages to a family injured in a rear-end collision despite the defendants' claims that the injuries were pre-existing and the family's own negligence contributed to the accident.
Posted on July 10, 2023 in Featured & News
Texas Court OKs $116M Award In Truck Crash
Texas appeals court upholds $116 million verdict in truck collision case, finding trucking company liable despite plaintiffs' vehicle crossing into its lane; defendant to appeal to Texas Supreme Court.
Posted on September 29, 2023 in Featured & News
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Settles Clergy Abuse Suit for $3.5M
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles a lawsuit for $3.5 million with a man who was sexually assaulted by a priest as a child, part of a pattern of abuse allegations.
Posted on October 3, 2023
Contamination from Lead in Telecommunication Cables Across the Country
Telecommunication companies like AT&T and Verizon face potential mass tort litigation due to lead contamination in old telephone cables found in various locations across the United States, triggering investigations and stock declines, and likely leading to prolonged legal battles as more claims arise.
Posted on August 2, 2023 in Featured & News
Preliminary $641 Million Settlement Reached in Flint Water Crisis Class Action
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, which first began nearly seven years ago when the city switched its water supply systems, finally might be nearing a close. United States District Court Judge Judith Levy has granted preliminary approval of a proposed partial settlement of $641.25 million to settle the pending class action lawsuits against the
Posted on February 15, 2021 in Litigation Monitor & News
Summary Judgment Motions: What Experts Should Know
One of the most critical, if underestimated, aspects of the pre-trial process is the summary judgment motion. These motions were once an underused tool. But attorneys have increasingly utilized them over the past 30+ years.
Posted on February 23, 2021 in Resources for Experts & Trial Tactics & Working with Experts
Bayer Proposes $2 Billion Settlement for Future Roundup Weedkiller Lawsuits
Since acquiring Monsanto in 2018, lawsuits surrounding the inherited weedkiller, Roundup, have haunted pharmaceutical company, Bayer. Monsanto, an agriculture and biotechnology company, has long been accused of selling a carcinogenic product, with many alleging that the glyphosate in Roundup causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. But recently, Bayer proposed a $2 billion settlement to resolve any future lawsuits
Posted on February 24, 2021 in Litigation Monitor & News