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A structural failure at the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan has raised serious questions about construction safety and liability. Sullivan Papain’s Nicholas Papain joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the incident, the legal implications of support column failures during construction, and what investigators will be looking for as they determine what happened. Watch the…

As investigations continue into the structural failure at the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, legal questions surrounding responsibility are just beginning. Sullivan Papain’s Glenn Nick spoke with amNewYork about the potential wave of litigation that could follow, including how claims may be brought against multiple parties involved in the project’s design, construction, and oversight…

On January 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation (consolidated with Colt v. NJ Transit). The case addressed a critical constitutional question: whether a state-created corporation qualifies as an “arm of the state” entitled to interstate sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment. Representing the appellee,…

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…

Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms in the United States, earning top honors for excellence in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability litigation. The firm has been awarded the following rankings: Regional Tier 1 – Long Island: Medical…