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Semaglutide drugs, such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy, have gained popularity for their effectiveness in managing blood sugar levels and aiding in weight loss. However, like many medications, Ozempic is not without its potential risks and side effects. Adverse effects of taking the medicines continue to be reported, including a form of stomach paralysis called…

Following his arrest in December on charges of first-degree rape, a Queens-based gastroenterologist was promptly dismissed from his role at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Cheng now confronts an astonishing 50 additional charges. Notably, this medical facility has grappled with a series of abuse cases in recent months. Dr. Darius Paduch, formerly a urologist within the same…

After faulty immobilizers in Hyundais and Kias resulted in an increase in car thefts across major cities, the City of New York is joining other major metros in filing suits against the car manufacturers.  In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, the city claims the automakers failed to install anti-theft devices called immobilizers on…

A recent fire in Chinatown is the latest in a string of fires related to lithium-ion batteries and e-bikes. This most recent event killed four people, injured others, and left many displaced, raising the question: Who is responsible following a severe and fatal fire? Below, the New York personal injury lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block…

Motor vehicle hit-and-run accidents can be tricky when it comes to determining fault. Witness statements and testimony can skew the outcome of a claim in one direction or another. But what happens when an accident is further complicated by not involving a motor vehicle at all? That is the question after a person on an…