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James L. Johnson 
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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phone(856) 414-6029
fax(856) 414-6077
emailjljohnson@mdwcg.com

Jim is engaged in insurance fraud investigation and insurance litigation defense on behalf of major insurers throughout the State of New Jersey.  His position is critical in ensuring that major client matters involving a large caseload are handled effectively and professionally in a cost-effective manner. During the past 15 years of legal practice, Jim has developed extensive experience in the defense of product warranty, commercial law, personal injury, products liability, premises liability, motor vehicle accident, property damage, aviation defense, and construction accident litigation cases.

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey in 1996, Jim was employed as an associate attorney at Yost & Tretta, where he handled the defense of diverse litigation matters involving premises liability, personal injury, insurance coverage, transportation, products liability, and property damage disputes. From 1992 to 1994, Jim assisted in the defense of complex environmental litigation matters as a law clerk to a senior partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.

Jim achieved Dean's List honors at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a B.S. degree in Economics. He subsequently attended the Temple University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. degree.

Significant Representative Matters

  • Defense verdict in product warranty litigation case. Represented a major motor vehicle manufacturer in a case involving claims of statutory violations. Plaintiff sought a repurchase of motor vehicle and recovery of attorney fees. Defense expert established that vehicle was effectively repaired and suffered no substantial impairment in use, value, or safety.

  • Defense verdict in breach of service contract case. Represented a major motor vehicle manufacturer in a civil action asserting claims under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. Established no liability or recoverable damages by means of effective cross-examination of the plaintiff and direct examination of the defense witnesses.

  • Defense verdict at binding arbitration in fatal motor vehicle accident case. Executrix of decedent plaintiff alleged that the defendant driver of motor vehicle negligently entered roadway and struck the vehicle operated by the plaintiff. Defense witnesses, the investigating police officer, and photographic evidence convinced the arbitrator that the plaintiff ignored a stop sign, causing the defendant driver to be confronted with a sudden emergency.

  • Represented restaurant in premises liability lawsuit involving a fall down resulting from an alleged defective sidewalk. Plaintiff underwent four foot surgeries and multiple injections of the spine. Case settled for $10,000. The initial settlement demand was $500,000. Defense investigation and discovery revealed numerous contradictions and inconsistencies in the plaintiff's version of events, and the physician retained on behalf of client established that most of the plaintiff's required medical treatment resulted from his failure to comply with his physicians' orders to remain non-weight bearing during treatment.

  • Represented major sports and fitness center in personal injury civil action in which the plaintiff underwent three surgeries on his right ankle. Plaintiff fell while playing hockey and claimed that his accident was caused by water accumulation on the floor caused by a leaking roof. Plaintiff's initial settlement demand was in the amount of $1,800,000, and the case settled for $250,000. Defense cast doubt on the plaintiff's deposition testimony through the testimony of other witnesses to the accident. Potential damages were reduced by the expert opinions of defense physician, vocational expert, and economist.
    • Year Joined Organization:
    1996
    Areas of Practice:
    Insurance Fraud Litigation
    Insurance Defense
    Personal Injury Protection Benefit Litigation
    Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation
    Product Liability
    General Liability Defense Litigation
    Commercial Law
    Aviation Litigation
    Bar Admissions:
    Pennsylvania, 1992
    New Jersey, 1992
    U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1992
    U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1993
    U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1993
    Education:
    Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1992
    J.D.


    Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, 1975
    B.S.
    Major:  Economics


    Published Works:
    Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Importance of the Lack of Constructive Notice Defense in Premises Liability Wrongful Death Action, Co-author, Defense Digest, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1997


    Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Upholds Admissibility of No Prior Claims Evidence in Product Liability Actions, 1997


    Good Faith Effort Requirements and Guidelines For Service Of Process Under Lamp v. Heyman, Co-author, Defense Digest, 1998


    Subsequent Remedial Measures May Not Be Admissible To Establish Product Design Defect, The Journal of the Allegheny County Bar Association, 2001


    Case Of Failure To Properly Serve Action Puts Statute Of Limitations Rule In Question, Co-author, The Legal Intelligencer, 2001


    Adequate Safety Warnings May Preclude Strict Product Liability Under Pennsylvania Law, Defense Digest, 2005


    Honors and Awards:
    BV Peer Review Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell


    Professional Associations and Memberships:
    American Bar Association


    Pennsylvania Bar Association


    Philadelphia Bar Association


    Past Employment Positions:
    Yost & Tretta, Associate, 1992 - 1996


    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Law Clerk, 1990 - 1992

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