The COVID-19 team moved to dismiss the claims against a Long Island facility prior to the answer based on the EDTPA immunities. Plaintiff claimed wrongful death, malpractice and intentional misinformation based on claims that the patient was exposed to and died from COVID-19, and that the family was not properly informed of extent COVID-19 presence […]
Josh Cohen and Dylan Braverman prevailed in obtaining dismissal of all claims brought against a busy Brooklyn Hospital based on the COVID-19 immunities. Plaintiff brought a malpractice action due allegedly developing pressure ulcers and sepsis during the hospitalization. While the patient was initially not being treated for COVID-19, plaintiff tested positive during the admission. The […]
Neil Mascolo and Veronika Tadros obtained summary judgement on behalf of their client in a “loading and unloading” coverage action. The case involved a Declaratory Judgment action commenced on behalf of our client who had issued a disclaimer pursuant to the “loading and unloading” exclusion in the CGL policy. In a decision dated May 10, […]
On May 22, 2024, Rani Kulkarni and John Barker secured a summary judgment win on behalf of a Queens County radiologist. Plaintiff alleged a failure to interpret breast imaging, claiming that her diagnosis of breast cancer was delayed as a result. The Court granted summary judgment, finding that contrary to plaintiff’s allegation, the radiologist did […]
On May 16, 2024, Gary W. Patterson, Jr. obtained another defense verdict before Justice Keith Lynott of the Superior Court, Essex County in New Jersey. Mr. Patterson was assisted by associate, Angela Bonica, and appellate counsel, Adonaid Medina, in securing the win. This wrongful death action concerned claims of a failure to protect the decedent’s […]
On May 14, 2024, Rani Kulkarni and John Barker won a motion for summary judgment on behalf of a surgical oncologist in Nassau County. Plaintiff alleged violations of the New York State Home Rights Law by the defendant. The Court stated that the defense had established a prima facie entitlement to summary judgment and plaintiff […]
On May 2, 2024, Neil Mascolo and Adonaid Medina secured a dismissal of indemnification claims asserted against our client from the Appellate Division, First Department, reversing the denial of summary judgment by Supreme Court, New York County. The dispute involved a multi-million-dollar property damages claim, where the main defendant HVAC service provider sought to impose […]
For the 5th straight year Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP was selected as one of the best companies to work for in New York State and the highest ranked law firm. Since our founding in 2015, BPN has fostered a culture that provides a rewarding and positive work experience. We hire great people and give them […]
Ralph Morales secured a defense verdict in the Bronx in a challenging matter involving claims that a Brooklyn-based hospital failed to timely administer tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to a 35-year-old patient who was exhibiting stroke-like symptoms. The plaintiff claimed that the patient was eligible for tPA administration because ICU nurses performed a pain assessment upon […]
On March 13, 2024, Mamie Stathatos-Fulgieri and Mara Cella won a Motion to Dismiss on the basis of improper service. This action was commenced against a Brooklyn hospital and a physician alleging medical malpractice. Counsel attempted service on both the doctor and the facility by mailing the summons and complaint to the address of the […]