Adam C. Sasso

Adam Sasso

Overview

Adam Sasso focuses his practice on general litigation in the insurance and financial services industries. Adam previously worked as general counsel for Skinny Nutritional Corp., which produces vitamin and flavor-enhanced water.

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Results

Representative Matters

  • defended an insurer in mediation of litigation arising from a tragic death resulting from a propane explosion in Western Pennsylvania. The mediation was completed with no exposure to the insurer
  • defended a window manufacturer against multiple construction defect claims asserted in consolidated lawsuits pending in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The parties included a condominium association, the developer and master builder, and dozens of contractors and suppliers
  • obtained necessary approvals from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department for the merger of the Harleysville Insurance Group into Nationwide Mutual. The approvals were obtained ahead of schedule and were critical to getting other regulatory approvals, and to impact collateral shareholder and policyholder litigation
  • helped to secure two crucial victories for Reliance Insurance Co., in Liquidation. The first was against the Alabama Insurance Guaranty Association in a complex insurance coverage dispute leading to the defeat of approximately $20 million in claims. The second was a successful outcome in a $12 million claim brought against Reliance in a separate insurance coverage dispute
  • obtained complete dismissal of credit reporting claims asserted by a borrower against Fannie Mae
  • secured a victory for the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in a case concerning the propriety and priority to be assigned to claims made by state guaranty associations against Reliance Insurance Co., in Liquidation
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Credentials

Bar Admissions
  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
  • J.D., Widener University School of Law
  • B.A., Loyola College
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