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Congratulations to KBR partners Andrew S. Kaufman and Betsy D. Baydala on obtaining another defense verdict in a Medical Malpractice matter in Kings County!
The case involved a patient who underwent a surgery at our client’s facility and claimed permanent incontinence after suffering from complications. Andy and Betsy skillfully argued that our client treated the patient in full conformance with the standards of care, and the jury unanimously agreed. Great work, Andy and Betsy!
Congrats to KBR attorney Lindsey Nourse on obtaining two dismissals, one in a Medical Malpractice matter and the other in a Long Term Care matter!
In the Medical Malpractice matter, Lindsey successfully resolved two separate claims against our clients, a medical center and an OB-GYN specialist. The claims focused on the alleged improper placement of a pigtail drain and allegedly failing to diagnose a ruptured appendicitis. As a result of Lindsey’s skillfully written motion, the court granted a dismissal in… Read more »
Last week, KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure had the opportunity to connect with bar leaders and DEI advocates at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Diversity Summit.
Diana-Marie had the privilege to moderate a panel discussion on the topic, “Building and Expanding the Pipeline in a Post SFFA v. Harvard/UNC World,” alongside Anna Maria Tejada – Saul Ewing, Kirsten Branigan – KS Branigan Law P.C., Robert Johnson – Gibbons P.C., and Cliff Dawkins – Rutgers Law School Minority Student Program. Reflecting on… Read more »
KBR partner Andrew Oldis was a guest on the latest episode of Rising Edge Ltd’s D&O Podcast.
Andrew joined Owen Dacey of Rising Edge and Daniel Shamah of O’Melveny to discus the US bankruptcy process and the role of D&O insurance during bankruptcy. Check out the podcast here.
KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure moderated a CLE entitled “Building and Expanding the Pipeline in a Post SFFA v. Harvard/UNC World” on Thursday, January 25th for the New Jersey Bar Association’s Annual Diversity Summit.
Congratulations to KBR attorney Brennan P. Breeland on becoming a member of the Supreme Court Bar!
Brennan has expanded his practice to represent the interest of our clients in the highest Court in the Country! Congrats, Brennan
On February 6th, KBR attorney Lauren M. Lundquist presented a CLE titled, “Reptilian Tactics in First-Party Insurance Litigation: Lessons for Insurers” along with Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D of Persuasion Strategies and Robert T. Horst of Horst Krekstein & Runyon.
The course went over trial strategies and best practices insurers can apply to neutralize an insured’s use of “reptile” theory and tactics in first-party insurance litigation. They also addressed what to do if the court overrules insurer challenges to reptile tactics and how to preserve the issues for appeal.
Congratulations to KBR Attorney Christina Christoforo on back to back summary judgment wins!
The first matter, venued in Bronx County, involved allegations against our client, a homecare agency who provided care to the plaintiff who developed a sacral wound after he was discharged from surgery. While the wound did not heal under our care, Christina was able to successfully argue that all appropriate care had been rendered and… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Alyssa Schiffhauer and Keith Kaplan on a summary judgment win in a long-term care matter.
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 »