Archive for February 2026
Sullivan Papain Supports NYFF Through Rally for Firefighters Campaign
At Sullivan Papain, we have always believed in the power of community, and recent events in New York City offered a powerful reminder of that truth. In early February, firefighters, community leaders, and supporters came together in Manhattan to stand beside the Cashion family as they face an unimaginable challenge. Four-year-old Izzy Cashion, the daughter…
Read MoreSullivan Papain Member Craig Silverman Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in National GLP-1 NAION MDL
New York, NY – February 24, 2026 – Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. announced that member Craig Silverman has been appointed by the Honorable Karen Spencer Marston to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in the In Re: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Products Liability Litigation (MDL No.…
Read MoreHow Surgical Errors Happen — And When They Become Malpractice
Surgery carries inherent risks, but when mistakes occur due to negligence, the consequences can be devastating. Surgical errors are among the most serious forms of medical malpractice and can lead to permanent injury or even death. Common Types of Surgical Errors Surgical errors may include operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical instruments inside…
Read MoreSullivan Papain Appears Before The U.S. Supreme Court In Interstate Sovereign Immunity Case
On January 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court heard argument in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation (consolidated with Colt v. NJ Transit), a case addressing whether a state-created corporation qualifies as an “arm of the state” entitled to interstate sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment. Representing the appellee, Brian J. Shoot, a member…
Read MoreThe Hidden Toll of Traumatic Brain Injuries After Car Accidents
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most serious and life-altering injuries suffered in car accidents. While some symptoms appear immediately, others may take days or weeks to surface, leaving victims vulnerable to long-term complications that are often underestimated. How TBIs Occur in Car Accidents Even with seatbelts and airbags, the sudden force of a…
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