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Today we remember 9/11.

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We honor those who lost their lives and the first responders who worked tirelessly. We will never forget. #September11 #NeverForget

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP congratulates Brian Margolies and Noah Guisuraga for securing a summary judgment on behalf of an insurer client in the New York Supreme Court for Kings County in a case involving coverage under a pollution liability insurance policy.

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The insured asserted that it was entitled to an automatic extended reporting period upon the expiration of the policy both as a matter of statutory law and contract, thus entitling it to coverage for a claim first made one week after the policy’s expiration. Brian and Noah successfully argued that the statutory scheme relied on… Read more »

KBR congratulates Philip Artusa for securing a unanimous defense verdict in Orange County.

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The trial involved allegations of medical malpractice in connection with an abdominal surgery. While the claims against the Hospital were originally grounded in vicarious liability, mid-trial the theories of liability were expanded to include direct allegations against nursing staff, residents and covering physicians. Phil argued that the plaintiff’s injuries were attributable to nearly two decades… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR attorneys Ari Lessa and Adi Halevi on securing summary judgment in a dental malpractice action in Queens Supreme Court.

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The plaintiff alleged that an alveoplasty procedure was negligently performed, resulting in nerve damage and loss of sensation to the lip, tongue, chin, and inside of the mouth. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of our client, finding that the procedure was performed within the accepted standard of care, informed consent was properly obtained,… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR attorney Christine Rockwell on securing a unanimous defense verdict in Nassau County Supreme Court on behalf of a hospital client.

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The case involved allegations that the hospital negligently failed to prevent skin breakdown in a patient suffering from terminal metastatic prostate cancer. The defense established adherence to appropriate skin integrity and patient care protocols and that the skin breakdown resulted from moisture associated with metastatic fevers.

Congratulations to KBR Partner Kurtis McManus on being selected to speak at the national LGBTQ+ Bar association in Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair in Chicago.

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Kurtis will serve as a panelist for the Junior Associate Academy session, Fastbreak: Developmental Skills for the Litigation-Focused Junior Associate, where he will share practical insight with the next generation of litigators and connect with fellow attorneys from across the country. We congratulate Kurtis on this well-deserved opportunity and look forward to his participation in… Read more »