The Law Office of Anthony T. Ballato

$2.4M

Fraud

Gerald Campbell, a 68-year-old Long Island man, lost over $300,000 in a financial planning scam involving living trusts. The lawsuit alleged unauthorized practice of law, false promises, and unsound financial advice by a Dallas company and a non-attorney who failed to fund financial instruments as directed.

$68,686

Internet Fraud

Plaintiff, an attorney and memorabilia collector, ordered a full-sized 'Lost In Space' robot replica and a miniature Jupiter 2 Space Ship from Icons Authentic Replicas, Inc. The company prematurely billed his credit card and failed to deliver the merchandise. Plaintiff alleged breach of contract and fraud.

$1.6M

Fraud

Plaintiff Pamela Gill Heron entered into an agreement with boat brokers Marine Sales Inc. and Frank Hunter to sell her 31-foot boat. The defendants sold the boat for $85,000 but deliberately withheld this information and the funds. Hunter later pleaded guilty to grand larceny and scheme to defraud. Heron sued for fraud and conversion.

$15,000

Breach of Contract

Island Animals Ltd. sued Marlarm Security Systems Inc. after a burglary at its pet store resulted in the theft of valuable parrots. The alarm system, installed and monitored by Marlarm, failed to activate. Island Animals alleged improper installation, gross negligence, breach of contract, and breach of warranty.

$22,500

Personal Injury

Plaintiff, a 32-year-old nurse, was injured during a fireworks display when a firework with a defective fuse caused a premature explosion. She sustained a fractured right index finger, bruises, and burns, leading to limited range of motion and chronic pain.

$165,000

Accounting Malpractice

Plaintiff corporation claimed its accountants were negligent in advising that its business (manufacturing and selling stairs) did not require collection and payment of New York sales tax. A routine audit resulted in an assessment of $192,000 in back taxes plus $178,000 in interest and penalties.