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We are proud to announce partners Kathryn Sullivan, Philip Artusa, and Ruth Corcoran were recently recognized for the MedPro Group and MLMIC Insurance Company’s “Rising Stars” Program.
The Rising Stars program honors those who exemplify the dedication and excellence needed as the future leaders of the medical professional liability sector. Thank you to MLMIC Insurance Company and MedPro Group for recognizing the success and contributions Kathryn, Philip, and Ruth bring to the team.
Congratulations to KBR Partner Betsy Baydala on securing a defense verdict in a medical malpractice trial in Supreme Court, Nassau County.
Plaintiff alleged that the defendant orthopedic surgeon failed to appropriately treat her prosthetic knee infection causing her to undergo an above-the-knee amputation. Betsy successfully argued that the surgeon’s treatment met the applicable standards of care and the jury returned a defense verdict.
KBR partners Kathryn Sullivan, Keith Kaplan, Mario Giannettino, and Steven Weiner were presenters at the Phoenix Seminar’s educational program “Dedicated Approaches to Documentation, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management”, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
The KBR team presented on multiple topics, including key litigation trends, proactive risk mitigation strategies, managing family members’ expectations, best practices for incident reporting and defending long-term care facilities in pressure ulcer and fall cases. The team was joined by Jayne Warwick of PointClickCare. Thank you to Phoenix Seminar for hosting an insightful event and… Read more »
KBR wishes everyone a happy and meaningful Juneteenth!
KBR was a proud gold sponsor of the 2025 AHRMNY Annual Full-Day Conference & Reception hosted by the AHRMNY at the City Winery on June 6th, 2025.
Partners Christopher DiGiacinto and Christine E. Fernandez Rockwell participated in the litigation panel discussion with Hon. Lewis J. Lubell, which explored trends and strategies for handling the trial and mediation of malpractice matters. Their insights contributed to a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on navigating complex litigation in the healthcare space. We would like to thank… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR attorney Lindsey Nourse on securing dismissal in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Queens County!
In a recent decision involving COVID-19 immunity, the court granted dismissal, finding our client, the insured, was immune from liability under the EDTPA and PREP Act. Lindsey’s motion persuasively argued that the plaintiff’s care was directly impacted by the insured’s pandemic response and that no evidence supported claims of recklessness.
Our KBR attorneys had the opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association.
They had a wonderful time connecting with industry peers and look forward to their next outing! Thank you to the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association for hosting a wonderful event!
Congratulations to KBR Partner Edward Dondes on securing a defense verdict in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Queens County!
Plaintiff alleged our client, a pain medicine physician, failed to timely diagnose CRPS. Prior to seeing our client, plaintiff experienced an atypical recovery following a ligament repair surgery. As a result, plaintiff was referred to our client for a CRPS evaluation and was advised to continue with physical therapy and follow-up. Based on plaintiffs presentation… Read more »
On May 9, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a significant amendment to NYLL §191 that limits potential damages for late wage payments.
Previously, employers faced steep penalties, including 100% liquidated damages, for late payments to manual workers, even if wages were ultimately paid. The new amendment narrows that exposure, addressing concerns over disproportionate liability for technical violations. Notably, this change applies to all cases pending or filed on or after May 9, 2025. KBR partner Dianna Daghir… Read more »