1. Estate of B.S. v. A.C.C.

An eighty-six year old woman was driving from her home to finish her Christmas shopping on the morning of December 22, 1998, when a dump truck traveling in the opposite direction lost control and landed on top of her car, dragging her car over fifty (50) feet and killing her. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented her family against the company that owned the dump truck, which was overloaded and speeding despite the rain on the day of the accident. We succeeded in obtaining a settlement for the estate in excess of quarter of a million dollars.

2. L.R. v. R.H., M.D.

A forty-four year old woman with multiple sclerosis sought treatment for urinary incontinence with Dr. R.H., who recommended insertion of a pubovaginal cadaveric sling. Without L.R.'s knowledge or consent, the doctor inserted a bovine sling. Bovine tissue is taken from a cow, is not cleansed to remove DNA and poses a significant risk of infection and rejection. Cadaveric tissue is human tissue chemically treated to remove DNA. The improper use of bovine tissue led to extreme post operative complications, additional surgical procedures and exacerbation of her multiple sclerosis. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented L.R. against the doctor for medical malpractice, and succeeded in obtaining a large, confidential settlement for L.R.

3. J.G. v. "Apartment Complex"

A twenty-two year old female tenant was robbed, assaulted and shot in the abdomen at the foot of the exterior stairs leading to her apartment in 1997. The female tenant had been told by the complex that the complex was a safe place to live in a very good neighborhood. The entrance to her building did not face the parking lot, and was poorly lit. Her injuries led to several surgical procedures, mental health counseling, and the need for future medical care for the rest of her life. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented J.G. against the apartment complex, and succeeded in obtaining a settlement in excess of $350,000.

4. G.W. v. "Convenience Store"

A convenience store was sued by G.W. who alleged inadequate security following the stabbing death of G.W.'s son in the parking lot of the convenience store. G.W. sought several million dollars in damages. The stabbing occurred in the presence of the store's security guard and six additional, armed law enforcement officers. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented the convenience store and succeeded in having the case dismissed.

5. J.M. vs. "Apartment Complex"

An apartment complex was sued by J.M. following a shooting which took place in his apartment, which left J.M. a quadriplegic. J.M. accused the apartment complex of having inadequate security, and sought over $12 million in damages. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented the apartment complex and succeeded in having the case dismissed.

6. C.C. v. L.H., M.D.

A forty year old woman underwent routine laproscopic tubal ligation. Dr. L.H. performed the procedure improperly and cut her intestine. C.C. almost died as a result, spent a great deal of time in intensive care, underwent an emergency exploratory surgery which left a large scar and permanent medical problems. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented C.C. and obtained a confidential settlement for her.

7. C.C. v. Restaurant/Bar

C.C. sued the Restaurant/Bar following an incident she claimed was a gang rape, after the restaurant closed, which involved one employee and several patrons. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented the Restaurant/Bar, proved the incident was consensual and resolved the case against the Restaurant/Bar for $1,000.

8. A.H. v. L.H. & N.C.

A.H. was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident with L.H. L.H. claimed that he crossed the center line and hit A.H. because N.C. cut him off. A.H., a police officer at the time of the accident, was expected to have his leg amputated and the loss of the use of his dominant hand as a result of the accident. A.H. sought $4 million dollars from both L.H. and N.C.. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented N.C. and succeeded in having the jury place all of the blame and a $4 million dollar verdict on L.H., rather than on N.C..

9. L.D. v. E.M.

L.D. and her minor son sued E.M. for injuries the son allegedly sustained in an accident involving E.M.. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented E.M.. The Cicchetti Law Firm was successful at trial in getting the case against E.M. dismissed.

10. State v. B.M.

The State brought charges against B.M., a minor, accused of assault and battery on a female co-worker. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented B.M., who denied the assault and battery and claimed the female co-worker had fabricated the story in response to B.M.'s refusal to date her. The case went to trial and The Cicchetti Law Firm obtained a not guilty verdict for B.M..

11. M.B. v. S.A.

M.B. and S.A. were involved in a minor auto accident. M.B. sued S.A. claiming he was injured, could not work and would require medical care for the rest of his life. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented S.A., obtained surveillance on M.B. at the FSU/Miami football game and succeeded in having M.B.'s case dismissed.

12. M.S. v. Department Store

M.S. fell at the top of the down escalator in the Department Store when she slipped on a puddle of liquid. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented M.S. and obtained a confidential settlement for her.

13. H.M. v. C.I.A.

H.M., a former employee of C.I.A., sued C.I.A., accusing it of race discrimination. C.I.A. denied that they had terminated H.M. for any reason other than her unsatisfactory work and excessive tardiness. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented C.I.A., and obtained the testimony of a key witness against H.M., which resulted in the dismissal of the case against C.I.A..

14. R.G. v. M.G.

R.G. sued his attorney, M.G. for legal malpractice, which resulted in a foreclosure on R.G.'s property. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented R.G. and successfully resolved the case for the entire policy limit of M.G.'s malpractice insurance coverage, before the case got underway.

15. J.T. v. Apartment Complex


J.T. was assaulted in her upstairs bedroom at the Apartment Complex, by an unknown man. J.T. sued the Apartment Complex, claiming that the man got in to her apartment because of a broken window lock. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented the Apartment Complex, had forensic tests performed on the window and lock and obtained the testimony of the man to prove that the window was unlocked and open, rather than broken.

16. 6 Home Buyers v. RE Agent and Builder


Real estate agent sent 6 people to builder in exchange for large kick backs. Real estate agent created their contracts for residential construction which included prices for which the homes could not ultimately be built. After the kickbacks were paid by the builder to the real estate agent and the initial draws were paid to the builder on the construction loans, the builder abandoned the homes, resulting in significant damages to the 6 home buyers. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented the home buyers and was successful in obtaining a large, confidential settlement.

17. J.C. v. Health Insurer


J.C. was diagnosed with a rare disease. Health Insurer refused to cover a second opinion from an out of state expert. The Cicchetti Law Firm successfully represented J.C. and got the insurer to cover the opinion and treatment J.C. needed.

18. S.T. v. L.H., M.D.


A woman, S.T., in her early forties, suffering from mild incontinence, underwent surgery by L.H., M.D. His negligence left her with a urostomy and stoma, with the likelihood of future kidney failure. The Cicchetti Law Firm was successful in obtaining a large, pre-suit, confidential settlement for S.T..

19. P.D. v. C.C., M.D.


A woman, P.D., in her late thirties, underwent a hysterectomy, during which the doctor severed her ureter, resulting in incontinence, pain and kidney problems. The Cicchetti Law Firm successfully negotiated a confidential pre-suit settlement for P.D..

20. C. v. O., Dv. A., Cv. P., Fv. O.D.


The Cicchetti Law Firm successfully negotiated settlements for amounts within the insured's policy limits, avoiding a potential bad faith lawsuit for the insurer.

21. J.M., M.D., v. V.A.


The Cicchetti Law Firm represented a physician against his employee, who alleged medical malpractice. The matter is currently on appeal.

22. R.J. v. "Hardware Store"


A hardware store was sued by R.J. who alleged negligent sales practices following her son's fatal inhalation of nitrous oxide, obtained from a customer of the store, while he was driving. R.J. sought several million dollars in damages. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented the hardware store and succeeded in having the case dismissed, and the dimissal affirmed on appeal.

23. M.P. v. "Hardware Store:


A hardware store was sued by M.P. who alleged negligent sales practices following her son's purchase of nitrous oxide, which he took home and inhaled by placing a garbage bag over his head while home alone. M.P. sought several million dollars in damages, alleging the store knew or should have known her son intended to inhale the nitrous oxide. The Cicchetti Law Firm represented the hardware store and succeeded in having the case dismissed.