Casos
Experience: Representative Matters: Bobowicz v. Holy Name Name Medical Center, Inc., et al. (New Jersey, Law Division, 2020) - In this sexual harassment/hostile work environment action, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Mr. Valentin's client, a physician, ruling that plaintiff wife could not sustain a claim for sexual harassment based upon admitted facts
that her husb
's claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress was barred by the Heart Balm Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:23-1,
otherwise failed as a matter of law.
Rosenblatt v. Stripto, et al.(New Jersey, Appellate Division, 2017) - In this legal malpractice action, the Appellate Division affirmed the trial court's evidentiary ruling
grant of summary judgment in favor of Mr. Valentin's client due to plaintiff's failure to secure adequate expert testimony to establish proximate cause.
Estate of Caruso v. Fin. Recoveries (U.S.D.C., N.J., 2017) -In this putative class action for alleged violations of the FDCPA, the United States District Court granted partial summary judgment in favor of Mr. Valentin's client, finding that plaintiff failed to show a particularized harm
, therefore, lacked Article III st
ing to maintain an action under 15 U.S.C. 1692f(8),
also failed to establish the existence of a private cause of action for an alleged failure to post a bond under N.J.S.A. 45:18-1.
Fox Paper, Ltd. v. Hanover Ins. Co., et al. (New Jersey, Law Division, 2016) - In this insurance broker malpractice action, the trial court held, among other things, that a conflict existed between the substantive law of New York
New Jersey as it related to the duty of a broker to an insured
, thus, New York's substantive law applied.
Wolf v. Escala, et al. (U.S.D.C., N.J., 2015) - In this social worker malpractice action, the United States District Court dismissed 1983, constitutional, professional malpractice, unjust enrichment,
disgorgement claims.
Brown v. Lopez, et al. (New Jersey, Appellate Division, 2013) - In this decision, the Appellate Division upheld the grant of summary judgment in favor of the attorney for the seller of real estate, finding that there was nothing in the record to support the conclusion that he knowingly assisted the seller in defrauding the plaintiff or that he made any misrepresentations to her.
Lew
owski v. Hi-Tech Homes, Inc., et al. (New Jersey, Appellate Division, 2013) - In this decision, the Appellate Division affirmed the award of counsel fees to Mr. Valentin's client due to Plaintiffs' decision to take an improvident voluntary dismissal after summary judgment was filed by the Defendants. The matter was rem
ed to the trial court for a determination of the amount of the award.
Lieber v. Marcus (U.S.D.C., N.J., 2012) - In this decision, which was upheld in 2014, after motion for reconsideration, the United States District Court ruled that New Jersey's Entire Controversy Doctrine
the doctrine of collateral estoppel precluded a second action raising legal malpractice claims not perfected in a prior state court action.
Mendoza v. Metropolitan Group Property & Casualty Ins., et al. (New Jersey, Law Division, 2012)- Mr. Valentin represented Metropolitan Group (MetLife) in defense of a case brought by a Plaintiff seeking insurance proceeds. At trial, the burden was shifted to the defense to show that the Plaintiff had made a material misstatement of fact or fraudulent statement in connection with the insurance claim. Mr. Valentin secured a defense jury verdict in favor of MetLife.
Triarsi v. BSC Group Services, LLC, et al. (New Jersey, Appellate Division, 2011) - In this decision published at 422 N.J. Super. 104, the Appellate Division clarified the application of the Affidavit of Merit statute to insurance professionals.
West 133rd Street Realty Corp. v. F&L (New Jersey, Law Division, 2011) - Mr. Valentin represented an attorney in legal malpractice action arising from the attorney's representation of a corporation in the sale of commercial real estate. A no-cause jury verdict was secured for the defense.
Viglione v. Biagiotti, Marino, et al. (New Jersey, Law Division, 2010) - Mr. Valentin represented an attorney in legal malpractice action arising from attorney's representation of client in divorce action. A no-cause verdict was secured for the defense at binding arbitration.
Mancini v. McAllister Fuels (New Jersey, Appellate Division, 2010) - Mr. Valentin represented a regional energy company in a toxic tort
wrongful death action. The Appellate Division affirmed the grant of summary judgment due to plaintiff's failure to secure sufficient expert testimony.
Bergen v. Able Energy (New Jersey, Appellate Division 2009) - Mr. Valentin represented a regional energy company against personal injury claims brought by employees in connection with a propane explosion. The Appellate Division affirmed the grant of summary judgment in favor of the employer
affirmed the finding that the employees' claims against employer were barred by the exclusivity provision of the Workers' Compensation Act.
Shah v. S&K (New Jersey, Law Division, 2009) - Mr. Valentin represented an attorney in legal malpractice action resulting from the attorney's appointment as an attorney-in-fact during an underlying divorce action. A no-cause jury verdict was secured for the defense.
Rego v. Giordano (New Jersey, Law Division, 2008) - Mr. Valentin represented an attorney in legal malpractice action arising from the the attorney's h
ling of a fire insurance claim. The court allowed defendants to prosecute plaintiffs for committing a fraud on the court when it was discovered that they had altered documents in discovery. A defense jury verdict was secured, whereupon the court dismissed plaintiffs' suit.
Community Service: Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club - Immediate Past President/Board of Directors, 2019-2020
President, 2018-19
Vice President, 2017-18
Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County - Trustee on Volunteer Board, 2011-2019
Compliance Officer
Chair: Program, Personnel & Compliance/Quality Assurance Committee
Paramus Junior Baseball League Volunteer Assistant Coach, 2018
Recreation Softball Volunteer Assistant Coach, Paramus, NJ, 2017
Recreation Youth Soccer Volunteer Coach, Paramus, NJ, 2016
