Senior Associate Jennifer Cheong successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of Russo & Gould’s client, a commercial tenant in Newark, NJ. The suit was filed by a pedestrian plaintiff alleging severe personal injuries, including hip surgery, and damages arising out of a trip and fall incident due to an alleged defect in the abutting public sidewalk. It was alleged that our client was responsible for maintenance and repair of the loss location.   At the close of discovery, Ms. Cheong moved for summary judgment arguing the plaintiff failed to establish his case; specifically, Ms. Cheong argued that our client was one of many commercial tenants at the property, not the owner, and that the duty to maintain the public sidewalk was not delegated to our client.  After reviewing the motions and hearing oral argument, the Essex County Court dismissed the complaint in favor of our client. This successful result prior to Trial garnered a positive outcome for our client.