Lou Leonardis, Author at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP https://www.kbrlaw.com/author/lou-leonardis/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:50:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.kbrlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-KBR-favicon-32x32.png Lou Leonardis, Author at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP https://www.kbrlaw.com/author/lou-leonardis/ 32 32 Congratulations to KBR attorneys Alyssa Schiffhauer and Keith Kaplan on a summary judgment win in a long-term care matter. https://www.kbrlaw.com/congratulations-to-kbr-attorneys-alyssa-schiffhauer-and-keith-kaplan-on-a-summary-judgment-win-in-a-long-term-care-matter/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:21:23 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=3283 Plaintiff alleged wrongful death, negligent hiring, and gross negligence, asserting that our client’s negligence led to an 89-year-old resident’s fall and hip fracture. Similar to nursing home lawsuits, the plaintiff claimed our client failed in care planning, medical provision, supervision, and proper discharge. Our motion, supported by a geriatric medicine physician’s expert affirmation, argued that... Read more »

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]]> Plaintiff alleged wrongful death, negligent hiring, and gross negligence, asserting that our client’s negligence led to an 89-year-old resident’s fall and hip fracture. Similar to nursing home lawsuits, the plaintiff claimed our client failed in care planning, medical provision, supervision, and proper discharge. Our motion, supported by a geriatric medicine physician’s expert affirmation, argued that the resident’s needs were adequately met at the adult assisted living facility which by law are prohibited from providing continual nursing care, unlike a nursing or rehab center. Despite opposition from a plaintiff’s expert, the Court granted our Motion, citing the lack of qualifications and unsupported, speculative opinions from the plaintiff’s expert.

Kudos to Alyssa and Keith on this fantastic win!

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]]> Congratulations to KBR attorney Jennifer Puglisi who successfully secured a dismissal of a §1983 case on behalf of a police department regarding an alleged improper service of a COVID-19 order. https://www.kbrlaw.com/congratulations-to-kbr-attorney-jennifer-puglisi/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:46:56 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=3254 Congratulations to KBR attorney Jennifer Puglisi who successfully secured a dismissal of a §1983 case on behalf of a police department regarding an alleged improper service of a COVID-19 order. Jenn successfully argued against allowing the Plaintiff to amend the complaint and that if amended, the case should be dismissed. The court did not allow... Read more »

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]]> Congratulations to KBR attorney Jennifer Puglisi who successfully secured a dismissal of a §1983 case on behalf of a police department regarding an alleged improper service of a COVID-19 order.

Jenn successfully argued against allowing the Plaintiff to amend the complaint and that if amended, the case should be dismissed. The court did not allow the amendment and dismissed the case in its entirety against our client and the co-defendants.

Way to go, Jenn!

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]]> Congratulations to KBR partner David Bloom on an appellate win in a legal malpractice action in the Second Department! https://www.kbrlaw.com/congratulations-to-kbr-partner-david-bloom-on-an-appellate-win-in-a-legal-malpractice-action-in-the-second-department/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:47:48 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=3257 David skillfully convinced the appellate court to reverse the lower court’s denial of summary judgment, with costs. The appellate court granted the motion, dismissed the plaintiff’s entire complaint, and awarded our clients’ judgment as a matter of law on a counterclaim for unpaid legal fees. Great job, David!

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]]> David skillfully convinced the appellate court to reverse the lower court’s denial of summary judgment, with costs. The appellate court granted the motion, dismissed the plaintiff’s entire complaint, and awarded our clients’ judgment as a matter of law on a counterclaim for unpaid legal fees.

Great job, David!

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]]> Earlier this month, KBR attorneys had an incredible experience in Las Vegas at the PLUS Annual Conference, where we proudly served as Diamond Sponsors. https://www.kbrlaw.com/earlier-this-month-kbr-attorneys-had-an-incredible-experience-in-las-vegas-at-the-plus-annual-conference-where-we-proudly-served-as-diamond-sponsors/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:48:21 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=3260 A special shout-out goes to our very own Nicole Sheth for her outstanding dedication and hard work chairing this exceptional conference. To those who joined us in Vegas, thank you for making the event memorable!

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]]> A special shout-out goes to our very own Nicole Sheth for her outstanding dedication and hard work chairing this exceptional conference.

To those who joined us in Vegas, thank you for making the event memorable!

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]]> Congratulations to KBR partners Christine E. Fernandez Rockwell and Betsy D. Baydala on a recent defense verdict in New York Supreme Court! https://www.kbrlaw.com/congratulations-to-kbr-partners-christine-e-fernandez-rockwell-and-betsy-d-baydala-on-a-recent-defense-verdict-in-new-york-supreme-court/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:51:04 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=3269 The case involved claims of medical malpractice during a procedure which led to a femoral nerve injury. After an hour of deliberation, the jury returned a defense verdict. Great work, Christine and Betsy!

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]]> The case involved claims of medical malpractice during a procedure which led to a femoral nerve injury. After an hour of deliberation, the jury returned a defense verdict.

Great work, Christine and Betsy!

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]]> Happy Holidays from Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP! https://www.kbrlaw.com/happy-holidays-from-kaufman-borgeest-ryan-llp/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:22:11 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=3185 The post Happy Holidays from Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP! appeared first on Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP.

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]]> Congratulations to KBR partners Andrew S. Kaufman and Betsy D. Baydala on a Defense Verdict in New York County Supreme Court in a medical malpractice matter. https://www.kbrlaw.com/congratulations-to-kbr-partners-andrew-s-kaufman-and-betsy-d-baydala-on-a-defense-verdict-in-new-york-county-supreme-court-in-a-medical-malpractice-matter/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:23:05 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=3191 The case centered around allegations that the defendant, a spine surgeon, was negligent during decompression spine surgery and a subsequent repair surgery, resulting in permanent numbness and a negative impact on intimate relations.    Exceptional work Andy and Betsy!

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]]> The case centered around allegations that the defendant, a spine surgeon, was negligent during decompression spine surgery and a subsequent repair surgery, resulting in permanent numbness and a negative impact on intimate relations.   

Exceptional work Andy and Betsy!

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]]> Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan has been named a Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2024 in Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation- Defendants and Litigation- Labor and Employment! https://www.kbrlaw.com/kaufman-borgeest-ryan-has-been-named-a-best-lawyers-best-law-firms-2024-in-medical-malpractice-law-defendants-personal-injury-litigation-defendants-and-litigation-labor-and-employment/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:04:29 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=2792 This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing top-notch legal services to our clients.

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]]> This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing top-notch legal services to our clients.

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]]> KBR attorneys recently had the privilege to attend PLUS Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Network Luncheon, held at the prestigious The Yale Club of New York City. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-attorneys-recently-had-the-privilege-to-attend-plus-foundations-womens-leadership-network-luncheon-held-at-the-prestigious-the-yale-club-of-new-york-city/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:07:35 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=2798 The event, centered around the theme “Embracing Challenges and Becoming An Effective Leader – A Woman on Wall Street Perspective,” offered a thought-provoking and deeply insightful look into leadership, while providing a unique glimpse into the dynamic world of Wall Street, leaving attendees inspired and enriched.

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]]> The event, centered around the theme “Embracing Challenges and Becoming An Effective Leader – A Woman on Wall Street Perspective,” offered a thought-provoking and deeply insightful look into leadership, while providing a unique glimpse into the dynamic world of Wall Street, leaving attendees inspired and enriched.

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]]> KBR was a proud sponsor of the 9th Annual Veterans Haven 5k Run in Haddonfield, NJ. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-was-a-proud-sponsor-of-the-9th-annual-veterans-haven-5k-run-in-haddonfield-nj/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:08:17 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=2801 We were especially proud to have our very own Hannah B. Race and Jennifer Rigu participating and representing KBR in this meaningful event.  Thank you to all the veterans, participants, and organizers who made this event a success!

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]]> We were especially proud to have our very own Hannah B. Race and Jennifer Rigu participating and representing KBR in this meaningful event. 

Thank you to all the veterans, participants, and organizers who made this event a success!

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