New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

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 was proud to serve as a sponsor of Peter Stuyvesant Little League’s first annual Winter Whiffle ball tournament, a community fundraising event supporting a local youth baseball program. The event brought together families, players, and supporters for a day of friendly competition, teamwork, and giving back. By contributing to initiatives like Winter Whiffle,…

On Christmas Eve, Sullivan Papain proudly hosted a holiday toy drive at Matty’s Toy Shop in Rockville Centre, bringing joy to children from low-income households and shelters throughout Nassau County. Through this initiative, children were provided with funds to use directly in the toy shop, allowing them to choose their own presents and ensuring they…

As the U.S. Solicitor General’s recent brief supporting Bayer/Monsanto’s Supreme Court petition sends ripples through the community of individuals pursuing claims related to Roundup exposure, fresh news of a major scientific retraction is gaining traction. This convergence of legal and scientific developments underscores the ongoing challenges in holding manufacturers accountable for glyphosate-based products. Below, we…

  Meet Malpractice Attorney Eleni Coffinas of Sullivan, Papain, Block, McManus, Coffinas & Cannovo P.C.   By Todd Shapiro 11/02/2025 Dan’s Papers   Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the ideal time to shine a light on the excellent work done by Attorney Eleni Coffinas of Sullivan, Papain, Block, McManus, Coffinas and Cannovo P.C. Coffinas is head…