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LEGISLATIVE ALERT – Governor Hochul Signs the Adult Survivors Act, Reviving Time-Barred Sexual Abuse Claims
LEGISLATIVE ALERT - - - - - - - - - Governor Hochul Signs the Adult Survivors Act, Reviving Time-Barred Sexual Abuse Claims BY: BARBARA D. GOLDBERG, GREGORY A. CASCINO AND RICHARD WOLF On May 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act (“ASA”) into...
MCB CLE Webinar – Medical Professional Liability Updates for 2022 – Register Today!
CLIENT CLE WEBINAR Medical Professional Liability Updates for 2022 THURSDAY, JUNE 9 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 2.0 NYS Professional Practice CLE Credits Presenters Michael A. Sonkin, Esq. Yuko A. Nakahara, Esq. Barbara D. Goldberg, Esq. Karen B. Corbett, Esq. •Course...
Dismissal in Hip Surgery Case
Senior Trial Partner Bruce Habian, Partner Emma Glazer, and Associate Christian McCarthy obtained a dismissal in a hip surgery case venued in Suffolk County. This case involves a then 62-year-old man with a history of hip problems and procedures who underwent a...
Appellate Division, First Department, Grants Summary Judgment In Case Alleging Podiatric Malpractice
Partners Gregory Cascino and Karen Corbett previously moved for summary judgment and dismissal of Plaintiff’s claims against MCB’s client, a podiatrist, demonstrating that he did not have any duty of care to the Plaintiff since he did not treat or even meet him....
Defense Verdict in Obstetrician/Gynecologist Case
Senior Trial Partner Daniel Freidlin and Associate Christina Pingaro obtained a defense verdict in Suffolk County Supreme Court in an obstetrician/gynecologist case. Plaintiff, a then 51-year-old married female, presented to defendant obstetrician/gynecologist with a...
Summary Judgment Win in Pressure Ulcer Case
Senior Trial Partner Thomas Mobilia and Partner Karen Corbett’s motion for summary judgment was granted in Queens County Supreme Court before Justice O’Donoghue. In this matter, the plaintiff was a then 67 year old male who suffered an acute stroke which left him a...
MCB is participating in the Mansfield Rule Certification process on Diversity & Inclusion for midsize law firms for 2022-2023
We are pleased to announce that Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP is participating in the Mansfield Rule Certification process on Diversity & Inclusion for midsize law firms for 2022-2023. The Mansfield Rule measures and tracks that each firm has considered at least 30%...
Summary Judgment in Case Involving the Development of Decubitus Ulcers and Sepsis
Partners Rosaleen McCrory and Daniel Freidlin, and Associate Christian McCarthy obtained summary judgment on behalf of our client nursing facility in a matter involving the development of decubitus ulcers and sepsis in the then ninety-one year-old decedent, who...
Appellate Division, First Department, Grants Summary Judgment in Case Alleging a Failure to Properly Treat Osteomyelitis
Senior Partner William Brady and Partner Gregory Cascino previously moved for summary judgment and dismissal of Plaintiff’s claims against MCB’s clients – a top national hospital, as well as her treating otolaryngologist, and oral and maxillofacial surgeon – alleging...