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.
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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 »
Last week, our New York City office participated in the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge at Central Park!
This event supporting the Central Park Conservancy, was an evening full of celebrating teamwork, commitment to perseverance, and incredible spirit. Thank you to our KBR participants who came out to support and represent the firm, especially despite the rainy weather!
Congratulations to KBR attorney Chelsea Gallay on obtaining Summary Judgment in a medical malpractice matter.
Plaintiff claimed that their client died due to complications from CMV-Colitis, which was not timely diagnosed and/or treated by our clients, the Internist and Nurse Practitioner. The Court was persuaded by Chelsea’s motion that our clients appropriately referred the patient for a colonoscopy and additional testing. In addition, KBR had three expert affidavits in support… Read more »
In May, KBR partners attended the 2025 PLUS Healthcare & MedPL Symposium in Phoenix, AZ.
Jonathan Rubin served as Co-Chair of the event, helping the presenters and guiding meaningful discussions throughout the program. Kathryn Sullivan and Maggie P. Emma, Esq., MBA, Vice President and Deputy Chief Risk Officer of Northwell Health presented on the topic of handling liability certain claims from the perspectives of Litigation Counsel and Risk Management. It… Read more »
Effective June 1, 2025, New Jersey’s new wage transparency law will require employers doing business in the state—or employing workers there—to disclose the hourly wage or salary for any advertised position.
In addition, when employers advertise for a position that could be considered a promotion, they must make “reasonable efforts” to notify all employees about the opportunity before making a promotion decision. KBR attorneys Elizabeth Butler and Diana-Marie Laventure co-authored KBR Client Advisory, “New Jersey’s Wage Transparency Law Effective June 1, 2025”. Read more here.
KBR partners Kathryn Sullivan, Keith Kaplan, and Mario Giannettino will present at Phoenix Seminar’s upcoming educational program, “Dedicated Approaches to Documentation, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management”, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Alongside Jayne Warwick of PointClickCare, the KBR team will present on “Defensible Documentation: Reducing Risk in Long-Term Care”, a session focused on key litigation trends, proactive risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for incident reporting, fall prevention, and pressure injury documentation. Learn more or register here.
KBR partners Betsy Baydala and Christopher DiGiacinto will be speaking on the topic “Views from the Bench and Litigators on Medical Malpractice Trends” at the 2025 AHRMNY Annual Full-Day Conference & Reception on June 6th, 2025.
The presenters will engage in a discussion concerning the current state of medical malpractice litigation in New York with an emphasis on resolution through mediation, and recent trends in trials from the perspective of both a sitting Supreme Court Justice and medical malpractice litigators. Betsy and Christopher will be joined by Hon. Lewis J. Lubell,… Read more »