N.Y. Judge Admits Texas Attorney to Represent Plaintiff in Superstorm Sandy Coverage Action

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A New York judge has admitted Phillip N. Sanov of the Merlin Law group as counsel for the plaintiff in a Superstorm Sandy coverage action, noting that the application was timely because the action is still in its early stages.

In a May 9 order, Judge Jerome C. Murphy of the Nassau County Supreme Court further explained that the participation of another attorney on behalf of the plaintiff will not unduly delay trial.

Mirna Demirakos alleges that on Oct. 29,2012, her Oceanside, N.Y. home sustained more than $25,000 in wind damage during Superstorm Sandy. However, her homeowners’ …