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KBR was a proud Diamond Sponsor of the Annual Professional Liability Underwriting Society Conference which took place in Chicago, IL from 11/13 – 11/15.

The conference provided KBR attorneys with an excellent platform to connect with industry peers while engaging in meaningful discussions about the evolving insurance landscape. Serving as PLUS president, KBR partner Nicole Sheth, played a role in planning and overseeing the success of the conference, ensuring a seamless and impactful event. In addition, KBR partner Andrew… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR attorney Christina R. Christoforo on securing a dismissal of a medical malpractice action in New York County Supreme Court.

This medical malpractice matter involved claims in connection with an orthopedic surgery. Christina argued that the orthopedic surgeon adhered to the standard of care, including his pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative treatment. It was further argued that the plaintiff’s purported injuries were foreseeable and a commonly accepted risks of undergoing the surgery. Separately, it was asserted the… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR partners Christine Rockwell and Janine Luckie on their summary judgment win in Nassau County Supreme Court!

The matter involved medical treatment rendered to an ICU patient in a community hospital, for a gastrointestinal bleed, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Christine and Janine established that the patient’s care and treatment was significantly impacted due to the challenges the Hospital faced as it responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Christine and Janine… Read more »

As a proud sponsor, KBR attorneys recently attended the 2024 AHRMNY Upstate Conference in Cooperstown, NY.

The conference highlighted important topics in healthcare risk management, featuring sessions on legislative updates, ongoing litigation and regulatory challenges, and various healthcare risk mitigation strategies. KBR hosted a private tour of the Cooperstown Distillery to kick off the event, providing an opportunity to engage with attendees in a relaxed atmosphere.