Category: News

KBR attorneys attended the 2024 Crittenden Medical Liability Conference in Charleston, SC, where they connected with industry peers and immersed themselves in discussions about the latest trends in healthcare and medical malpractice litigation.

Partners Jonathan D. Rubin and Ruth Corcoran took the stage speaking on timely topics, “Claims and Litigation Management Strategies” and “Nuclear Verdicts”. Their presentations captivated attendees, sparked engaging discussions and deepened understanding of these legal issues.

KBR’s appellate counsel Lisa Fleischmann recent won Summary Judgment in a medical malpractice case in Bronx County!

Representing our client, an internist, Lisa argued that the client did not depart from any standard of care in his procedures related to the timing of sending confirmatory bloodwork for surgical clearance despite the plaintiff’s misunderstanding as to the results of the initial blood tests.  While plaintiff alleged that subsequent bloodwork should have been immediately… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR partner Thomas J. Gerspach on obtaining a Defense Verdict in Richmond County! 

On January 23, 2024, a Staten Island jury delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of KBR’s client, a neurosurgeon, after an intense 2-day deliberation. In this wrongful death case, KBR’s client acted as his own expert, along with a second treating neurosurgeon and pediatric neurologist to counter allegations of medical malpractice and present compelling evidence that… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR partner Joan M. Gilbride who has been honored as one of the esteemed Top Women Leaders in Law for 2024 by Women We Admire!

Joan’s unwavering dedication to excellence and her valuable contributions to the legal field serve as a source of inspiration for everyone. Cheers to Joan on this well-deserved recognition and for paving the way for future generations of lawyers! Read more about Joan’s accomplishments in the article here.

KBR partner Brian Margolies will be speaking on the panel titled “Systemic Risk and Uninsurable Risks: What Are the Options for Risk Management” at the 38th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference in Savannah, GA, held from April 3 – 5, 2024.

The session will delve into underwriting challenges presented by prevailing environmental risks, while evaluating the available options for managing such risks. Brian is speaking alongside Patrick Kelahan – H2M Architects and Engineers and John Vratsinas – Atlantic Risk Management.

Join Betsy Baydala, partner at KBR, for an engaging webinar hosted by AHRMNY on March 28th from 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT.

The session, titled “Artificial Intelligence: The Risk is not Artificial,” will delve into the varieties of AI employed within healthcare institutions, examining their roles in risk management and damage prevention. Additionally, it will assess AI’s influence on the insurance industry and its handling of medical malpractice claims. Betsy is speaking alongside Janell Forget – UMass… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR senior litigation counsel Alyssa M. Schiffhauer on obtaining a case dismissal in a medical malpractice action!

Alyssa was successful in obtaining a full dismissal of plaintiff’s suit, sounding in negligence, medical malpractice and violations of the Public Health Law related to a patient’s independent transfer from bed to wheelchair despite having been told to call for assistance and wait for a nurse. Expert testimony supported defendant’s argument that appropriate fall prevention protocols… Read more »