Mar 11th, 2024

FKB’s John Gizunterman and Christopher Fox Obtain Dismissal of a Kings County Action Alleging Medical Malpractice

FKB’s John Gizunterman and Christopher Fox obtain dismissal of a Kings County action alleging medical malpractice. In this action FKB represented a prominent New York pulmonologist against allegations of failure to diagnose pneumonia. In reaching its decision the Court accepted FKB’s argument that plaintiff’s presentation was consistent with her chronic conditions…

Mar 8th, 2024

FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Alec Neimand Secured a CPLR 3211 Dismissal of a Third-Party Contribution Claim in Westchester County Supreme Court.

FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Alec Neimand secured a CPLR 3211 dismissal of a third-party contribution claim in Westchester County Supreme Court. FKB’s client represents the first-party plaintiff in a legal malpractice action involving an alleged failure to commence a personal injury action against a municipality within the applicable statute of limitations. The…

Feb 27th, 2024

FKB’s Rachel Aghassi And Lisa Burns Successfully Dismissed Plaintiff’s Complaint In Connection To Her Claims Against A Former Justice Of The New York County Supreme Court, Acting In His Court-appointed Capacity As A Judicial Receiver

FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Lisa Burns successfully dismissed Plaintiff’s Complaint in connection to her claims against a former Justice of the New York County Supreme Court, acting in his court-appointed capacity as a judicial receiver.  The lawsuit against FKB’s client, a well-respected former NYS Supreme Court Justice, stemmed from an underlying, contested matrimonial…

Feb 26th, 2024

Tracy S. Katz Obtains Summary Judgment And Dismissal Of Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Action

Tracy S. Katz obtains summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s medical malpractice action against FKB’s client, a cardiologist, in a case alleging the cardiologist failed to prevent decedent’s heart attack and wrongful death. This action involved allegations that defendants were negligent in failing to diagnose and treat decedent’s cardiac and/or…

Feb 15th, 2024

FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz And Asher Kest Sucessfully Obtain Summary Judgment On Rare Dismissal Of A Lawsuit Against An Attorney Pursuant To CPLR § 3126

FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz and Asher Kest successfully moved for summary judgment on an investment fraud case which began in 2018. Plaintiff alleged a complex multi-party conspiracy to defraud large scale investors in a plan to program to support developing nations (both in “gold bars and/or diamonds” mined locally, and humanitarian…

Jan 30th, 2024

FKB’s Neil Kornfeld Was A Faculty Member And Speaker At The Science & Management Symposium Organized By The Florida Podiatric Medical Association.

FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a faculty member and speaker at the Science & Management Symposium organized by the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. Neil presented catastrophic injury cases with an infectious disease specialist.  The Science & Management Symposium is comprised of workshops and seminars designed to educate professionals on scientific advancements…

Jan 30th, 2024

FKB’s Rachel Aghassi And Christopher D. Skoczen Prevail Against Plaintiff’s Appeal Of Dismissal Of Accounting Malpractice Claim And Clarify Law Regarding Accountants’ Scope Of Duty In Review Engagements

FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Christopher D. Skoczen successfully opposed the appeal of the appellant, a textile company, seeking to overturn the Supreme Court’s order and reinstate accounting malpractice and breach of contract claims against FKB’s client.  The Appellate Division, First Department denied the appeal and affirmed the order of dismissal. …

Jan 30th, 2024

FKB’s Rachel Aghassi And Asher Kest Successfully Obtain Two Pre-answer Dismissals Of Complaint And Amended Complaint For Tortious Interference With Contract And Fraud Claims Against National Law Firm Defendant In The Commercial Division Of The Supreme Court, New York County

FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Asher Kest successfully obtain two pre-answer dismissals of complaint and amended complaint for tortious interference with contract and fraud claims against national law firm defendant in the commercial division of the Supreme Court, New York County. Plaintiffs financed a corporate asset litigation with a $1,000,000 note…

Jan 30th, 2024

FKB’s Tracy S. Katz, Susan M. Thomas And Daniel Mancini Obtain Dismissal Of A Federal Court Action Alleging Medical Malpractice And Violation Of Constitutional Rights

FKB’s Tracy S. Katz, Susan M. Thomas and Daniel Mancini obtain dismissal of a federal court action alleging medical malpractice and violation of constitutional rights asserted against FKB’s client, a radiology technician.  FKB represented a radiology technician who was working at the Manhattan Correctional Center.   Plaintiff argued that our insured…

Jan 26th, 2024

FKB’s Neil Kornfeld Was A Featured Speaker At The New York Podiatric Clinical Conference On January 18, 2024

FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a featured speaker at the New York Podiatric Clinical Conference on January 18, 2024.  The New York Clinical Conference is an annual meeting for podiatrists throughout New York State highlighting scientific and practice developments.  Neil presented cases and discussed theories of liability, risk management, and defense…