On October 28, 2022, Neil B. Ptashnik, Esq., obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a general surgeon following a 3 week jury trial in Supreme Court, Richmond County. The plaintiff alleged that Neil’s client departed from accepted standards of care for surgeons in failing to appreciate signs and Read More…
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Andrew T. Sheeley, Esq. obtains defense verdict on behalf of a premier children’s hospital
On October 25, 2021, Andrew T. Sheeley, Esq., obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a premier children’s hospital following a 6 week jury trial in Supreme Court, Queens County. Plaintiff, a then 16-year-old healthy high school student, suffered an anoxic brain injury following a prolonged episode of cardiac Read More…
Neil B. Ptashnik, Esq. obtains a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a spinal surgeon
On October 22, 2021, Neil B. Ptashnik, Esq., obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a spinal surgeon following a 3 week jury trial in Supreme Court, Kings County. The plaintiff alleged that the surgeon failed to obtain proper informed consent prior to performing spinal fusion surgery to correct Read More…
2nd National Forum on Covid-19 Liability for Long-Term Care and Senior Care Providers
Join Panalist Andrew T. Sheeley and Key Industry Stakeholders for a State of the Union on COVID-19 Related Lawsuits, and an Assessment of Causes of Action & Defense Preparation Strategies. The time to prepare for the flood of COVID-19 related lawsuits is now. It is critical to have your play book Read More…
Jon Lichtenstein, Esq. Obtains Affirmance of Dismissal of Complaint Against Nursing Home
On December 17, 2020 Jon Lichtenstein, Esq. obtained an affirmance of a dismissal of a Public Health Law action against our client nursing home on the grounds that the action was time barred. The initial dismissal was obtained following a prior dismissal of the case without prejudice. Plaintiff had initially Read More…
Professional Liability: The Trials & Tribulations in Preparing for COVID Claims
Andrew Sheeley, will be a panelist for a program hosted by NYS Health Facilities Association-NYS Center for Assisted Living. The session will review immunity for healthcare providers: Executive Orders and Legislation. The presenters will also prepare you for claims, anticipated claims, standards of care in uncharted waters, and assist with Read More…
Wayne Cousin, Esq. Obtains Defense Verdict for Podiatrist
On February 20, 2020, Wayne Cousin, Esq. obtained a defense verdict for a local podiatrist after a three-week jury trial in the New York Supreme Court. After only 90 minutes of deliberations, the jury rendered a unanimous verdict in favor of the defendant, finding that the physician was not negligent Read More…