In this case, the Appellate Division dismissed the plaintiff’s complaint because it was not timely under the CPLR 205(a) “savings clause,” which affords a party six months from dismissal to re-file and serve a complaint even if the statute of limitations expired during that period. On our motion, the Supreme Court had dismissed plaintiff’s original… Read more »
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Congratulations to KBR partners Andrew S. Kaufman and Betsy D. Baydala on securing a defense verdict in a Medical Malpractice action in New York County, Supreme Court.
Following a month-long trial, Andy and Betsy obtained a successful outcome in a case involving alleged complications after an esophagectomy, a complex surgical procedure removing a portion of the esophagus. The jury found our client surgeon provided appropriate care, resulting in a defense verdict.
KBR hosted its Annual Summer Outing in Westchester, NY!
The event at Knollwood Country Club was a great success, bringing our KBR team together for a day filled with fun activities, great food, and time well spent with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day memorable!
Our Westchester office had a wonderful time participating in the Corporate FunRun Westchester 5K at SUNY Westchester Community College!
It was a vibrant evening filled with fitness, team building, and community with local businesses. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and represent the firm! Go to team!
Congratulations to KBR attorney Daniel J. Garry on securing summary judgment and a with-prejudice dismissal of the Complaint in a nursing-home negligence matter in Bergen County Superior Court.
Plaintiff alleged that our client, a long term care facility, failed to properly manage pressure ulcers, leading to the development of additional wounds. Daniel successfully argued that the plaintiff lacked an expert opinion needed to proceed to trial, resulting in summary judgment and a with prejudice dismissal of the complaint.
KBR partner Dianna Daghir McCarthy recently presented on the topic “3rd of 3 Employment and Labor Law Seminars Geared to the Hospitality Industry” to the NYJRA.
This presentation covered best practices in hiring and disciplinary actions within the restaurant industry, employer obligations upon employee separation, and it addressed legal considerations and best practices for providing former employee references in order to avoid defamation claims.
KBR is a proud advocate sponsor of the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair hosted by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and taking place in New York, NY on July 28-30, 2025.
This conference offers attendees the opportunity to connect with fellow LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals and look back to the shared history and future of the legal industry. To learn more or register, visit the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association website here: lgbtqbar.org/annual
We are heartbroken by the passing of our friend and Partner, Edward R. Noriega.
Ed was an accomplished lawyer with a distinguished career. While still in law school at Loyola, Ed served as a judicial clerk for The Honorable Nora M. Manella of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and The Honorable A. Wallace Tashima of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit…. Read more »
KBR attorneys Christopher DiGiacinto, Ruth Corcoran, Philip Artusa, and Ryan Gerspach recently attended the 29th Annual Golf & Lobster Classic hosted by the Long Island Chapter of RIMS.
Christopher, Ruth, Philip, and Ryan had a wonderful time connecting with and engaging in some friendly competition with the attendees!
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Rocco P. Matra and Nicholas S. Maharajh on obtaining summary judgment in a premises liability case in Supreme Court, New York County!
The case involved a worksite injury where our insured had subcontracted window washing work to the plaintiff’s employer. The plaintiff was injured when a top window sash unexpectedly dropped, partially amputating his finger. It was argued that the defect was internal, pre-existing, and unrelated to the plaintiff’s actions, and the responsibility for window maintenance rested… Read more »