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Author: Jess Minzner
Congratulations to KBR partner Dianna D. McCarthy on obtaining an impressive appellate win in a potential class action suit in the Second Department!
Plaintiff contested a ruling by the Supreme Court of Suffolk County New York which largely granted Defendant’s motion to dismiss a breach of contract and unjust enrichment claim made by a fourth-year student because classes were changed from in-person to online during the COVID-19 pandemic roughly six weeks prior to the end of the semester…. Read more »
KBR partners Mario Giannettino and Ruth Corcoran took in the sights and enjoyed their time in Washington, D.C. while attending the 2023 DRI Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar!
Amidst their busy schedule, they had the opportunity to explore the US Supreme Court.
Celebrating our accomplished attorneys for their inclusion in the 2024 editions of Best Lawyers in America!
6 attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America list and 22 attorneys to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list. We’re proud to highlight our attorney’s dedication and outstanding reputations across 9 practice areas: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Health Care Law, Labor and Employment Litigation, Insurance Law,… Read more »
Wishing KBR’s ten 2023 summer associates a great academic year as they head back to their respective law schools after a summer filled with great experiences inside and outside of our offices.
Looking forward to starting the search for KBR’s 2024 summer associate cohort in Winter 2024. Stay tuned for details!
On August 10, 2023, the Appellate Division, First Department, reversed a lower court’s grant of a defendant nursing home’s motion to change venue based on a contractual venue selection clause.
In a 3-2 decision, the appellate court held that questions surrounding the authenticity of the plaintiff’s decedent’s electronic signature renders a contractual forum selection clause unenforceable. KBR partners David Bloom and Mario C. Giannettino authored an article, “Failure to Authenticate Resident’s Signature Leads to Denial of Motion to Change Venue”, dissecting a recent ruling that… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Patrick A. Dolan and Lindsey Nourse on obtaining summary judgment in a Medical Malpractice case in Kings Supreme!
Plaintiff alleged the co-defendant general surgeon improperly performed medical procedures and the KBR defended hospital was responsible for his conduct. KBR moved for summary judgment arguing that the plaintiff was a private patient of the general surgeon and there was no basis for vicarious liability. Further, all care by the staff and residents was appropriate… Read more »