Falco A. Muscante II

Represented an investment group as the owner of a large commercial office building in a multimillion-dollar dispute against the architects, contractors, and the construction manager of record in a case involving the complete failure of the building facade that resulted in a favorable partial joint tortfeasor settlement for our client.

Defended a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials in hundreds of personal injury claims filed in Cook County, Illinois, regarding alleged ethylene oxide emissions.

Represented an international pipe manufacturer in the acquisition of a regional parts manufacturing company with a manufacturing plant in Alabama. Conducted a nationwide litigation review and analysis as part of due diligence and advised client.

Advised an e-commerce company in legal assessments relating to the sale of goods under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act after the Supreme Court’s decisions in the Loper Bright and Jarkesy cases.

Represented a zirconium manufacturer for the nuclear industry in an environmental federal grand juryinvestigation alleging the improper handling of hazardous waste. A search and seizure warrant was executed and grand jury subpoenas were served. There was a parallel civil Environmental Protection Agency investigation. The matter ultimately resolved with the Federal District Court closing the criminal investigation with no prosecutorial action.

Represented a regional jewelry store in a frivolous lawsuit brought by an individual to harass the jewelry store into making a settlement payment. Successfully moved to dismiss the case in its entirety.

Represented one of the country’s largest telecommunications infrastructure companies in a breach of contract action related to six commercial leases and alleged breaches of those leases by the landlord. Sought and received a sanctions order against the landlord and then successfully negotiated a favorable settlement agreement for our client.

Represented one of the country’s largest telecommunications infrastructure companies in an action to enforce a lease. Successfully moved for a preliminary injunction, which held that the lease was valid and enforceable in favor of our client.

Represented a construction materials supplier in a breach of contract dispute where a contractor failed to pay for purchased construction materials that resulted in a favorable settlement for our client.

Successfully defended a large manufacturing company in a products liability action for alleged injuries sustained by the plaintiff resulting from the use of drywall screws.