The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C., a leading Long Island construction law firm, has achieved a complete unanimous victory from the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division. The court affirmed an order denying one defendant’s motion to vacate default judgment, request for an evidentiary hearing, and motion to dismiss the complaint in its entirety.
By obtaining this victory, Mr. Caravella was able to save the plaintiffs from expensive discovery practice and time-consuming hearings while ensuring the defense’s arguments were tossed out due to their failure to timely answer or provide a reasonable excuse for their default. Mr. Caravella was also able to secure legal cost recovery for the plaintiffs.
“We are thrilled that the Appellate Division upheld the law, protected our clients’ judgment, and brought long-overdue finality to this matter. This ruling is a firm reminder that procedural rules exist for a reason, and attempts to evade accountability through baseless claims simply will not stand,” said Mr. Caravella.
Though originally filed in 2021, the matter was brought to recover damages surrounding a breach of construction contract by providing defective work. Although the defendant attempted to vacate a 2022 default judgment, he was unable to effectively demonstrate any legal grounds to set aside the judgment, with the Appellate Division rejecting such excuses as ignorance of the law and alleged medical problems that only occurred after the default.
To learn more about this case, you may reference its Index Number here: (Index No.
613993/2021).
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C.
As a dedicated and experienced Construction Law Attorney, I help Homeowners, Contractors, and Design Professionals with their legal needs in construction litigation and arbitration. The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C., practices primarily in Construction Litigation, Supplier Disputes, Construction Contract Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Disputes, Labor Laws, House Lifting Cases, Real Estate Services, Construction Arbitration and Construction Contract Advising.
Based in Long Island, our firm has three offices in Uniondale, Melville, and Ft Lauderdale, FL. We have a singular focus on construction law and place an emphasis on communication with our clients to better understand their needs. Clients can expect honesty and trust from every member of our team. It’s this trust and confidence from clients, that always comes first. This serves as a foundational principle for the firm, acting as a driving force for growth since our establishment in 2008.
Credentials & Experience includes: American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Panel of Neutrals, Nassau County Bar Association Arbitration and Mediation Panel, as well as the Eastern District of New York Hurricane Sandy ADR panels. I’m also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association Construction Law Committee. I maintain an “open door” office policy and always provide free, no-obligation telephone consultations.
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