Edward S. Goldis

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• $50 Million Settlement for Ikea Dresser Tip-Over Cases Feldman Shepherd represents the families of three toddlers who were killed by IKEA furniture tip-overs.  Curren  Collas, age 2, was crushed to death by the tip-over of a six-drawer MALM dresser in the bedroom of his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  Camden Ellis was the …
• $48 Million Recovery for Burn Injuries to Child Caused by Defective Design of Water Dispenser In 2011, the Smith family leased a water dispenser designed and manufactured by IGO, a Malaysian company, and distributed by NWNA, one of the country’s leading suppliers of water coolers. It was equipped with both hot and cold spigots on the front of the unit. …
• $36.5 Million Settlement in Food Truck Explosion CasesOn July 1, 2014, a propane cylinder on a food truck operating in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia suddenly exploded, engulfing the truck and its occupants in flames.  Olga, the 42-year-old owner of the food truck known as La Parrillada Chapina, and her daughter Jaylin, …
• $46 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR IKEA DRESSER TIP-OVER CASE In a legal victory that put IKEA — and the entire U.S. furniture industry — on notice that they should do absolutely everything they can to notify their customers when they recall dangerous furniture, Feldman Shepherd achieved a $46 million settlement for the family of a 2-year-old boy who …
• $26.1 Million Settlement in Philadelphia Tractor-Trailer Auto AccidentAttorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, and Edward S. Goldis  negotiated a $26.1 million settlement in Sneeringer v. GLC Transportation. The settlement is believed to be one of the largest personal injury settlements ever reported in Pennsylvania. In July 2010, Kathryn S. was driving a …
• $16 Million Verdict in New York Obstetric Malpractice CaseAttorneys Daniel S. Weinstock and Edward S. Goldis won a $16 million verdict* on behalf of a child with severe cerebral palsy caused by a catastrophic placental abruption that occurred at 39 ½ weeks gestation. Mrs. DuPont had a very high risk pregnancy, with complications including …
• $15.57 million Verdict in Commercial Trucking Accident CaseAttorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann and Edward S. Goldis secured a $15.57 million verdict for Isaac Espinoza, a pedestrian who was struck by a commercial truck-tractor driven by Ricky Hatfield, an independent contractor performing work for broker J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. The plaintiff was …
• $13.5 Million Recovery for Family of Toddler in Furniture Defect Case When 18-month-old Lyla M woke up early one morning, she did what most children would do; she played in her room. While playing, she went to retrieve an item from the IKEA STUVA wardrobe in her bedroom. The STUVA line was designed specifically for use …
• $9.75 Million Settlement For Victim of Catastrophic Trucking accident CaseAttorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann and Edward S. Goldis secured a $9.75M recovery in favor of their client Gary Williams, who was struck by a tractor-trailer owned and operated by K&B Transportation, Inc. in the early morning hours of March 2, 2012. The plaintiff …
• $8 Million Settlement for Death of Infant in Baby SlingAttorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, Edward S. Goldis, and Thomas Martin represented Anthoinette Medley who was carrying her infant twin sons in baby carriers manufactured and sold by Infantino in February 2009. The Infantino SlingRider was a semi-structured bag-type sling worn over the …
• $7.9 Million Recovery for Arm Crush Injuries Caused by Cardboard Box Baling MachineAttorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, and Edward S. Goldis represented plaintiff Christopher Hedlund, a sales associate at the Paoli Acme Markets location, who was working in a large storage area in the back of the store. As he attempted to remove two pieces …
• $7.25 Million Settlement in Libra Dresser Tip-Over Case, Believed to be Largest Recovery for Death of a Child in NY Two-year-old LL was a healthy and happy little girl residing with her parents in their home in upstate New York. When mother and father learned that mom was pregnant with LL, they were surprised and delighted. LL was their first and only child together. Shortly after …
• $7 Million Recovery for Injuries and Death Caused by Alleged Drunk DriverAttorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, and Edward S. Goldis represented a late-aged couple who were driving their Toyota Camry southbound on a two-lane road in Bucks County, approaching a “T” intersection. As they entered the intersection, a Toyota 4Runner operated by a drunk …
• $6 Million Verdict in New Jersey Class Action Against Kia Motors America, Inc.Following a five-week trial of a class action in the matter of Regina Little v. Kia Motors America, Inc., a jury in Union County, New Jersey found in favor of the plaintiff class and against Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Kia”) in the amount of $750 …
• $5.6 Million Verdict for Defective Brakes in Kia SephiasA Philadelphia jury returned a verdict worth roughly $5.6 million in a class action lawsuit involving allegations that thousands of models of the Kia Sephia sedan had defective brake systems. According to plaintiff’s  attorneys in Samuel-Bassett v. Kia Motors America, Inc., the Pennsylvania-only class included …
• $4.5 Million Verdict in New Jersey for Negligent Maintenance of Pallet TruckA Camden, NJ jury returned a verdict of $4.5 million for the family of a warehouse worker who suffered disabling and, ultimately, fatal injuries in a workplace accident. On Sept. 22, 2005, James Wilkerson, then 47-years- old, was operating a pallet truck (a type of …
• $4.25 Million Verdict for Family of Infant Killed in Tractor-Trailer AccidentFollowing a two-week trial, attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, and Edward S. Goldis secured a $4.25 million verdict on behalf of the family of a 2-1/2 month old infant killed in a tractor-trailer accident. In August 2003, the infant plaintiff was traveling with …
• $2.2 Million Settlement for Lancaster Motor Vehicle AccidentOn August 12, 2011, plaintiff Ms. R was driving home from work near Reading, Pa. A large pickup truck being driven by the defendant was traveling in the opposite direction on the same road, and attempted to make a left turn, traveling across the lane …
• $1.4 Million Settlement of Food Contamination CaseOn the morning trial was to begin, attorneys Daniel S. Weinstock and Edward S. Goldis secured a $1.4 million settlement on behalf of a 44-year-old woman who had contracted meningitis as a result of contaminated food she ate during an all inclusive vacation. At the …
• $1 Million Settlement for Heating Oil MishapAttorneys Daniel S. Weinstock and Edward S. Goldis obtained a $1 million settlement on behalf of a couple in their 80s who were the victims of an accidental oil spill at their home. The incident occurred when the Kelley Energy Company inadvertently delivered oil to …
• Confidential Settlement for Injuries Caused by Lack of Headrest in Ford F150Following 2 ½ weeks of trial in a Philadelphia courtroom, attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, and Edward S. Goldis arrived at a substantial settlement in an auto defect/crashworthiness case. The plaintiff, a 59-year-old plant supervisor, was operating his 1987 Ford F150 pickup truck …
• Multimillion Dollar Settlement for Airbag Non-DeploymentIn a settlement reached following mediation, attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, and Edward S. Goldis obtained a multimillion dollar recovery on behalf a teenage girl who suffered catastrophic brain injuries in a car accident. The plaintiff was driving in Northampton County, Pa., when …
• Multimillion-Dollar Settlement for Passenger Car Roof Crush, Causing QuadriplegiaAttorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann, and Edward S. Goldis represented a young man who was a rear seat-belted occupant of a passenger car. While speeding and attempting to negotiate a curve in the roadway, the driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed the …
• Class Action Settlement for Victims of Unlawful Strip Searches by Chester, Pennsylvania, Police Department Attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Edward S. Goldis and Andrew K. Mitnick secured a preliminary class action settlement for people who were subjected to unconstitutional strip searches by the City of Chester’s Police Department in Pennsylvania. The litigation arose after their client, Kenard Pitney, was arrested on …
• Confidential Settlement for Side Curtain Airbag Non Deployment in RolloverThe plaintiffs were traveling on a highway in a rented SUV with the 53 year old father driving, his wife  in the passenger seat, and their three teenage daughters seated in the rear. The SUV was equipped with a rollover sensing airbag system, and was …
• Confidential Pre-Trial Settlement in Auto Defect Resulting in Vehicle Rollaway Fatality Attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann and Edward S. Goldis achieved a confidential settlement just before trial against an automaker on behalf of the Estate of Jane Doe who died when her vehicle rolled over her. Her two daughters were in the vehicle at …

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• The Missing PieceThe cause of a catastrophic injury just didn’t sit well with Howard. So he came to us. When we first met Howard, he was at the end of his rope. Several months earlier, Howard’s 23-year-old daughter suffered catastrophic injuries when, on a rainy day, her Chevy …
• Dangerous Vehicle Destroys a FamilyIn 2011, the plaintiffs were driving a rented SUV from New York to Washington, DC.  The 53 year old father was driving, his wife was in the passenger seat, and their three teenage daughters were seated in the rear.  The SUV was equipped with a …
• When Celebration Turns to CatastropheMC dropped off his wife at the hotel entrance of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel, intending to stay overnight with other family members to celebrate his daughter’s birthday. He then drove his car into the adjacent self-park garage.  After pulling into a parking space, …
• A Baby Sling Leads to An Infant’s DeathOn February 20, 2010, plaintiff Christina B. and other family members visited a children’s entertainment center in New York.  Christina transported her one-month old son in a SlingRider, a fabric, over-the -shoulder infant carrier manufactured by Infantino.  A short time after arriving at the center, …

• Alan Feldman and Team are Taking on IKEA in the Death of Toddler Due to Dresser Tip-Over  On July 22, 2015, IKEA and the Consumer Products Safety Commission announced a safety warning and repair program affecting 27 million units of furniture sold by the Swedish retailer.  The announcement recognized that unless chests and dressers are securely fastened to the wall, they pose …
• Feldman Shepherd Attorneys Sue IKEA on Behalf of Bereaved ParentsEveryone who owns a piece of IKEA furniture knows that it can be a real pain to assemble. But, tragically, items from the Scandinavian retailer have proven to be dangerous–and in some instances even deadly. Such is the terrible case of Curren Collas, a two-year-old …
• $26.1 Million Settlement in Philadelphia by Feldman Shepherd for Tractor-Trailer Auto AccidentPhiladelphia personal injury attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann and  Edward S. Goldis of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP negotiated a $26.1 million settlement in Sneeringer v. GLC Transportation. The settlement was reached on June 5, 2012 and is believed to …
• 16 Feldman Shepherd Attorneys Named as 2016 Super Lawyers, Including 2 in the Top 10 of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is proud to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been named 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, including 2 in the Top 10 Super Lawyers of Pennsylvania, 2 in …
• November 2015 News from Feldman Shepherd$14 Million Settlement for 68-Year-Old Man Killed in Tractor Trailer Accident Feldman Shepherd attorneys John M. Dodig and Jason A. Daria obtained a $14 million settlement for a 68-year-old New Jersey man who was killed when the vehicle he was operating was struck by a tractor …
• March 2015 News from Feldman Shepherd$20 Million Settlement Of Central Pennsylvania Cerebral Palsy Case Feldman Shepherd attorneys Daniel S. Weinstock and G. Scott Vezina obtained a record-setting $20 million pre-trial settlement on behalf of a family whose child suffered severe brain damage due to Kernicterus, caused by the defendants’ alleged failure …
• 16 Feldman Shepherd Attorneys Named as 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, Including 2 in the Top 10 of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP is proud to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been named 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, including 2 in the Top 10 Super Lawyers of Pennsylvania, 2 …
• Man Settles for $7.9 Mil. After Arms Crushed by Baler at WorkA man whose arms were crushed by a cardboard baler while working at Acme has reached a combined $7.9 million settlement with the manufacturer, service technician and replacement part provider of the equipment. The trial in Hedlund v. Marathon Equipment was slated to begin in the …
• 16 Feldman Shepherd Personal Injury Lawyers Named as 2014 PA Super Lawyers and Rising StarsFeldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is proud to announce that 16 of its personal injury attorneys have been named 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, including 3 of the Top 10 and 7 of the Top 100 attorneys in Pennsylvania. Special …
• February 2014 News from Feldman Shepherd$4.5 Million Verdict Affirmed by New Jersey Appellate Division The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, has affirmed a $4.5 million verdict for the family of a warehouse worker who suffered disabling and ultimately fatal injuries in a workplace accident. Feldman Shepherd attorneys Alan M. …
• November 2014 News from Feldman Shepherd$8 Million Recovery for Man Rendered Paraplegic by Defective Treestand On October 4, 2010, the plaintiff was hunting in southeastern Pennsylvania. He was using a “climbing treestand” designed by Lone Wolf Manufacturing, Inc. An undersized bolt that secured a rubber belt connecting the upper part of …
• June 2014 News from Feldman Shepherd$3.25 Million Confidential Settlement for Gentamicin Toxicity Feldman Shepherd attorney Mark W. Tanner secured a $3.25 million settlement for a teenage girl who suffered from the toxic effects of the antibiotic gentamicin. Gentamicin, if not properly monitored and dosed, can damage the vestibular nerve, a nerve …
• Feldman Shepherd Hosts Sold-Out Tincher Products Liability CLEIn January, Feldman Shepherd produced a sold-out products liability CLE titled “A Whole New World? Product Liability Law in Pennsylvania After Tincher.” Alan Feldman presented “The History and Development Of Pennsylvania Products Liability Law”. He reviewed Pennsylvania products liability law beginning with Webb v. Zern and …
• Feldman Shepherd Personal Injury Attorneys Named to 2013 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListPhiladelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is pleased to announce that 11 of its personal injury attorneys have been recognized as 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, while two others were named 2013 Pennsylvania Rising Stars. Feldman Shepherd lawyers were also …
• Feldman Shepherd Promotes Edward S. Goldis to Law Firm PartnerPhiladelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is proud to announce  that Edward Goldis has been named a partner of the firm. Goldis, who joined Feldman Shepherd in 2005, focuses his practice in the fields of auto defects and crashworthiness, product …
• Feldman Shepherd Trial Lawyers Present Creative Trial Strategies Program with The Legal IntelligencerVarious Philadelphia personal injury attorneys from the law firm of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP presented a free continuing legal education (CLE) program in conjunction with The Legal Intelligencer in April. The sold-out Philadelphia CLE, “Creative Lawyering from Investigation to Verdict,” encompassed topics …
• September 2014 News from Feldman Shepherd$16.05 Million Settlement Of Massachusetts Birth Injury Case Feldman Shepherd attorneys Daniel S. Weinstock and G. Scott Vezina obtained a $16.05 million settlement on behalf of a family whose baby suffered severe brain damage at birth following a placental abruption. Due to negligence on the part …
• Feldman Shepherd Trial Lawyers Present Personal Injury 101 for Law Review CLE  Philadelphia trial lawyers Patricia M. Giordano, G. Scott Vezina and Edward Scott Goldis presented a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar, “Personal Injury 101” sponsored by LawReviewCle in January 2013. During the program, the attorneys guided the CLE participants through a personal injury claim from beginning to …
• 13 Feldman Shepherd Personal Injury Lawyers Named to 2012 Lists of PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars  Philadelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is pleased to announce that nine of its personal injury lawyers have been recognized by Thomson Reuters, published annually inPhiladelphia magazine, as 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®. The Feldman Shepherd attorneys were also named …
• 12 Feldman Shepherd Personal Injury Lawyers Named to 2011 Lists of PA Super Lawyers and Rising StarsPhiladelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is pleased to announce that nine of its personal injury lawyers have been recognized by Thomson Reuters, published annually in Philadelphia magazine, as 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®. In addition, three of the law …
• Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirmes $5.6 Mil. Class Action Judgment Against Kia Motors AmericaPhiladelphia personal injury and class action law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP, recently announced that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed a $5.6 million class action judgment against Kia Motors America for selling cars with defective brakes to Pennsylvania automobile consumers. On Dec. 2, …