ARFD obtains First Department reversal of 41-page summary judgment denial, dismissing remainder of case on eve of trial!

The matter involved claims of improperly performed cosmetic and functional nasal surgery, and was very aggressively litigated over seven years. The lawsuit initially alleged eight causes of action, including fraud, and forgery, and sought punitive damages – exposing the defendants to uninsured liabilities. The settlement demand was in excess of one million dollars. Partner Lawrence […]

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ARFD’s Sandy Gold obtains defense verdict in Queens County Supreme!

In a case tried before Judge Karina Alomar in Queens County Supreme Court, ARFD Trial Partner, Sandy Gold, and his litigation team of Partner, Deirdre Tracey, Of Counsel, Mallory Turk, and Associate, Rebecca Martin, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a retinal specialist. Plaintiff claimed that the defendant retinal specialist was negligent by failing […]

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ARFD Wins Defense Verdict in New York County Supreme!

On February 8, 2024, Aaronson Rappaport Trial Partner, Andrew Kaplan and his litigation team of Partners, Amelia Choyne and Deirdre Tracey, and Of Counsel, Nanor LT Bahadurian, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the defendant Colorectal Surgeon at one of NYC’s major metropolitan hospital centers. The trial was held in the Supreme Court of […]

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Queens County Supreme Court grants unopposed Summary Judgment while Plaintiff filed opposition to codefendant motions!

ARFD’s litigation team of trial partner, Philip D. Lerner, Partners, Jennifer Kavallieratos and Deirdre Tracey, and Associate, Jordan Conger, recently won summary judgment in Queens County Supreme after plaintiff chose to not oppose their clients’ motion, while submitting opposition to the motions filed on behalf of the codefendants. ARFD represented an NYC Hospital and a […]

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First Department upholds ARFD summary judgment victory!

ARFD moved for summary judgment on behalf of an NYC Hospital and two anesthesiologists, who plaintiff claimed improperly administered a supraclavicular nerve block during surgery on the plaintiff’s right hand resulting in permanent pain and sensory issues in the ulnar nerve distribution. Defendants’ experts in anesthesiology and neurology, in supporting the defendants’ care, opined that […]

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ARFD’s Andrew Kaplan, Margot Weisberg, and Jenna Bazzurro win Summary Judgment in Bronx County!

Andrew Kaplan, Margot Weisberg, and Jenna Bazzurro recently obtained a summary judgment dismissal in a Bronx County medical malpractice action on behalf of a hospital and an emergency room attending. Plaintiff alleged that the doctor and hospital failed to timely diagnose appendicitis leading to a ruptured appendix. In granting the motion for summary judgment in […]

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Larry Bloomstein & Trial Team obtain defense verdict in NY County Supreme!

Trial partner, Larry Bloomstein, assisted by partners, Daniel Milstein and Deirdre Tracey, and associate, Marita Williams, obtained a defense verdict in Supreme Court, New York County.  The case involved a nurse with a large, complex, benign polyp within the ascending colon, who underwent an elective, endoscopic polypectomy.  The procedure was complicated by a perforation, for […]

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Yanique L. Burke elected to ARFD Partnership!

We at ARFD are pleased to announce Yanique L. Burke‘s elevation to partner, effective January 1, 2024. Since joining ARFD from another defense firm, Yanique has demonstrated the type of competence, maturity and demeanor that makes her well-respected by clients, colleagues and adversaries alike. We know she will be a welcome addition to our already strong […]

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Aaronson Rappaport recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® as a 2024 National and NYC “Best Law Firm”

Aaronson Rappaport has once again been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® as a 2024 National “Best Law Firm” in Health Care Law, as well as a New York City “Best Law Firm” in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Health Care Law. We would again like to thank our clients […]

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20 Aaronson Rappaport Attorneys named 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!

Congratulations to the 20 Aaronson Rappaport attorneys named as 2023 New York-Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! The 20 nominations cover the range of Aaronson Rappaport’s practice specialties, with many of the recipients being multi-year nominees. These nominations are just another demonstration of ARFD’s long-standing commitment to excellence that allows us to continuously obtain the […]

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