Case Dismissed After No Evidence Found: Kanner & Pintaluga Reaffirmed as Trusted Law Firm

When a legal matter is fully reviewed through the court process, the outcome speaks for itself.

The Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga, P.A. confirms that a legal case brought against the firm has been voluntarily dismissed with prejudice after plaintiffs determined there was no evidence to support their claims following a full discovery process. The plaintiffs paid a portion of the firm’s fees and costs, and issued a formal public statement retracting the allegations.

This result is clear and definitive. After examining the facts through litigation, including discovery, the plaintiffs concluded that there was no basis to move forward. The dismissal with prejudice is the most complete resolution a defendant can obtain and combined with the plaintiff’s payment and their formal public statement, this outcome is unambiguous.

What the Legal Process Found

As part of the resolution, the plaintiffs through counsel issued a formal public statement acknowledging that:

• No evidence was found to support the claims
• Kanner & Pintaluga did not engage in any improper or unethical conduct
• The matter caused reputational harm, which they regret
• The firm is recognized as a respected and valued member of the legal community

This type of outcome – where a case is withdrawn after discovery, and dismissed with prejudice – reflects the importance of allowing the legal process to run its course.

Public Statement issued on behalf of Kelly Cook and Esther Kelley-Cook

“We initiated legal action against The Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga, P.A. During litigation, including discovery, we were unable to identify any evidence sufficient to sustain the claims asserted. Accordingly, we voluntarily dismissed our case and agreed to contribute toward a portion of the firm’s expenses incurred in responding to the matter.

Based on the information obtained during discovery, we found no evidence that Kanner & Pintaluga engaged in the conduct alleged. We recognize this matter caused reputational harm to the firm, and we regret that impact. We are proud to recognize Kanner & Pintaluga as a respected and valued part of the Houston legal community. We offer this statement so that the public record accurately reflects our conclusions, the absence of any evidence supporting the allegations made, and our respect for Kanner & Pintaluga as a professional, ethical, and trusted law firm.”

Jarrett L. Ellzey, Esq.

Partner

EKSM, LLP

A Complete Resolution

Legal claims are tested through evidence. In this case, the discovery process provided a complete opportunity to review documents, testimony, and facts.

The conclusion was straightforward: there was no evidence to support the claims asserted. As a result, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case with prejudice meaning those claims can never be asserted again.

Commitment to Ethical Legal Practice

For Kanner & Pintaluga, this outcome reinforces a longstanding commitment to operating with integrity, professionalism, and accountability. The firm continues to serve clients nationwide in matters involving:

• Property damage claims
• Personal injury cases
• Insurance-related disputes
• Complex litigation matters

“This outcome reinforces what we have always known, that the claims had no basis and the facts were on our side” said David M. Lipman, the firm’s Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. “The outcome – a dismissal with prejudice, the payment, and a formal public retraction – confirms that. We hold ourselves to a high standard, and we expect the same accountability from those who make allegations against us. We operate with integrity and professionalism, with a deep commitment to our clients and the communities we serve.”

Moving Forward

Kanner & Pintaluga remains focused on what matters most: delivering strong results for its clients while maintaining the trust it has built within the legal community.

With nearly 100 attorneys and offices across the United States, the firm continues to provide trusted legal representation in property damage and personal injury cases nationwide.