KBR positioned itself through discovery and depositions to establish that all allegations and claims were time-barred and that the one return visit within the viable time period was merely a consult, with no specific treatment that would allow plaintiff to maintain a cause of action or application of the continuous treatment doctrine. The Court granted… Read more »
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Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP congratulates Mario Giannettino on securing a defense verdict on behalf of a health care client in a high exposure medical malpractice case.
While the alleged injuries were significant and plaintiff counsel sought nine figure damages, the jury appropriately followed the medicine in reaching their verdict.
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a proud gold sponsor of the 40th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference which will be taking place in Naples, FL from 5/6/2026 – 5/8/2026.
This conference provides attendees with an excellent platform to connect with peers while discussing industry-specific topics and challenges from emerging risks, environmental, and tort claims. To learn more or register, visit the EECMA website here: https://eecma.org/
At the 11th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit, KBR partner Dianna Daghir McCarthy will be speaking on the topic, “Beyond the Spreadsheet: Leveraging Technology and Economic Experts for Success at Trial” on Thursday, April 30th.
This session will explore leveraging developing technology to defend against wage and hour claims across different industries and types of employees. To learn more, visit the EPL Conference website here: https://www.eplconference.com/
As Co-Chair and presenter at the 11th Annual Spring Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit, KBR partner Robyn Silvermintz will be moderating a discussion on the topic, “EEOC Harassment Rescinded: What’s Next?”
This session explores the impact of the EEOC’s recent rescission of the 2024 harassment guidance and what other initiatives we expect at the EEOC. To learn more, visit the EPL Conference website here: https://www.eplconference.com/
KBR partner Jonathan Rubin is serving as a co-chair of the 2026 PLUS Healthcare & Medical PL Symposium in Phoenix, AZ on May 6th – May 8th.
He is also a co-presenter and moderator for the session Healthcare Risks: A Global Perspective on Thursday, May 7th. Jon is looking forward to connecting with attendees at this year’s Symposium next month. The PLUS Healthcare & Medical PL Symposium provides attendees with the opportunity to network with industry peers, clients, and colleagues, partake in… Read more »
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a proud gold sponsor of the 11th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit taking place in Sarasota, FL on April 29 and 30, 2026.
This premier gathering delivers actionable intelligence on EPLI trends, claims management and legal developments which is designed to keep attendees ahead of a rapidly changing environment. To learn more, visit the EPLI Conference website here: https://www.eplconference.com/
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Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP wishes a Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the outstanding individuals who keep our offices running smoothly. We appreciate your dedication, organization, and hard work – thank you for all that you do!
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Andrew Kaufman and Betsy Baydala on securing a unanimous defense verdict in a medical malpractice matter in New York County, Supreme Court.
This case involved a young woman who had an ovarian tumor. Our client performed a tumor resection surgery, and at trial it was demonstrated that the patient had a recognized complication that required a colostomy.
KBR attorneys Ari Lessa and Daniel Ishoo secured summary judgment in a highly contested dental malpractice action.
Plaintiff alleged multiple departures from the standard of care, including failure to properly evaluate candidacy for a dental implant, inadequate pre-implant imaging and bone grafting, and negligent implant placement. Additional claims centered on the use of an incorrect implant size and failure to diagnose and treat resulting infections. Plaintiff further alleged negligence in connection with… Read more »