Sep 6th, 2024
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns Obtain a Pre-Answer Dismissal of a Complaint Seeking a Legal Malpractice Claim
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns obtain a pre-answer dismissal of a complaint seeking a legal malpractice claim against an attorney where FKB’s client represented plaintiffs in the purchase of a business which was later discovered to have a lien on it. In a CPLR 3211(a)(1) and (7) motion to dismiss, FKB successfully…
Aug 26th, 2024
FKB’S Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen Obtain Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Breach of Contract Claims Against Counsel for Board of Managers of Luxury Building
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen prevailed on a motion to dismiss a high-value action against counsel for the Board of Managers of a luxury New York residential building alleging violation of the Condominium Act, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of…
Aug 20th, 2024
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz Obtains Summary Judgment on Behalf of a NYC Hospital
Tracy S. Katz successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a NYC Hospital in a case involving allegations that the defendants failed to properly diagnose and treat a patient’s foot infection, leading to a below the knee amputation. FKB argued that the hospital appropriately rendered care and treatment from an…
Aug 12th, 2024
Irina Zamyatin, Chris Fox and Patrick Brennan Presented a Seminar to a Client’s Anesthesia and Critical Care Department’s Grand Rounds on August 12, 2024
Irina Zamyatin, Chris Fox and Patrick Brennan presented a seminar to a client’s Anesthesia and Critical Care Department’s Grand Rounds on August 12, 2024. The seminar discussed trends and issues in Anesthesia related litigation including the litigation process, the law governing medical malpractice claims, discovery, depositions and risk management recommendations….
Aug 8th, 2024
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz Obtains Dismissal on Behalf of an Oncologist and Oncology Practice in an Alleged Medical Malpractice Case
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz obtained dismissal on behalf of an oncologist and oncology practice in an alleged medical malpractice case. In this medical malpractice case, plaintiff alleged that FKB’s clients, an oncologist and his oncological practice, negligently treated the patient with chemotherapy for breast cancer. Plaintiff alleged that FKB’s clients’…
Aug 2nd, 2024
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz Obtains Dismissal of a Medical Malpractice Case
The case involved allegations that FKB’s client, a podiatric surgeon, negligently performed surgery on the patient’s right foot, resulting in permanent nerve damage, chronic regional pain syndrome and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The patient passed away of unrelated reasons in November 2022. Tracy S. Katz served a motion to dismiss, arguing…
Jul 25th, 2024
FKB’s John Gizunterman Successfully Obtained Summary Judgment in Kings County
FKB’s John Gizunterman successfully obtained summary judgment in Kings County medical/nursing malpractice action involving allegations of negligence with respect to pressure ulcers, infection, onset of gangrene, and wrongful death. In support of the motion, FKB was able to demonstrate that decedent’s injuries were attributable to a litany of co-morbidities, including…
Jun 26th, 2024
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns Obtain a Pre-Answer Dismissal of a Complaint Seeking Legal Malpractice and Fraud Claims
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns obtain a pre-answer dismissal of a complaint seeking legal malpractice and fraud claims against an attorney where FKB’s client prepared a deed altering the grantees of a property. In a CPLR 3211(a)(1) and (7) motion to dismiss, FKB successfully argued that the plaintiffs’ legal malpractice claim…
Jun 24th, 2024
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a Featured Speaker at The Western Foot and Ankle Conference
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a featured speaker at The Western Foot and Ankle Conference and participated in a panel discussion on improving patient outcomes in high-risk patients. The panel discussion analyzed both the medical and legal implications related to below-the-knee amputations using real-life cases. The Western is an annual conference…
Jun 21st, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Victoria A. Yachkouri Obtain First Department Decision Upholding Dismissal of a Legal Malpractice Action Arising from the Favorable Settlement of an Underlying Medical Malpractice Litigation
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Victoria A. Yachkouri obtained a First Department decision upholding summary judgment on behalf of a prominent medical malpractice law firm. The plaintiff asserted legal malpractice claims arising from an underlying medical malpractice lawsuit that was diligently prosecuted and successfully resolved by FKB’s client for a…
