S1 E13 Enemy of My Enemy - Biondi v Wingate

Send us Fan MailThis Deep Dive Virtual takes a look into the civil action Law Offices of Lawrence Perry Biondi, P.C. vs. Horn, Anteorkidia et al. in Westchester Supreme Court, focusing on alleged "ambulance-chasing" and unlawful client solicitation by the defendant firm, Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halpern, LLP (WRSH). Taking a look at the plaintiff's claims for tortious interference, defamation, unfair competition, civil RICO, and conspiracy, asserting that Wingate (WRSH) engaged in a systemic campaign of poaching clients through financial inducements and deceptive tactics. It further summarizes extensive discovery, including affidavits and depositions from both sides, which either corroborate or deny allegations of cash offers, disparagement of Biondi, and coordination with medical providers like Air-On Physical Therapy to steer clients. We also discuss the procedural chronology of the case, highlighting numerous motions and judicial rulings, including the partial dismissal of some claims and the eventual stipulation of discontinuance, the reasons for which remain unknown but possibly related to evidentiary challenges regarding foreign witnesses.Support the show