PRACTICES
OVERVIEW
Melissa Kenney is an associate in the Subrogation Department focusing on pursuing recovery in large residential and commercial property losses resulting from fires, plumbing and mechanical failures, construction defects, gas and water leaks, machinery and equipment failures, products liability, and other catastrophic losses. Melissa has litigated cases throughout the United States and participated in multi-party mediations with favorable results on behalf of her clients. She conducts timely and cost-effective investigations for each individual claim and provides her clients with detailed recommendations for subrogation and recovery.
Credentials
Bar and Court Admissions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
Widener University School of Law, JD
Temple University, BA, Political Science
News & Insights
Memberships
National Association of Subrogation Professionals
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Represented insurance carrier in construction defect case involving collapse of foundation wall which resulted in favorable settlement at mediation.
- Obtained six figure settlement on behalf of insurance carrier in large residential fire loss case in Massachusetts.
- Obtained favorable arbitration and mediation awards on behalf of insurance carriers.
- Represented insurance carrier and recovered favorable settlement in fire loss case in Connecticut.
BLOGS & PODCASTS
Blog Posts
Podcasts
Subro Sessions
- The Lease Says What? A Closer Look at the Sutton Doctrine in Michigan5.20.25
This episode of the Subro Sessions podcast, “The Lease Says What? A Closer Look at the
Sutton Doctrine in Michigan,” is hosted by Katherine Dempsey, Melissa Kenney and
Zachariah Sigda, Associates. This episode discusses the topic of the applicability of the Sutton
Doctrine in states where this law is viewed on a case-by-case basis for subrogation claims
related to property damage matters involving landlords and tenants.