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SPBMCC Members David J. Dean and John F. Nash Secure $1.25 Million for Trip-and-Fall Victim

On May 17, 2023, SPBMCC Members David J. Dean, Esq. and John F. Nash secured a $1.25 million settlement for a man who tripped and fell while jogging on a public roadway. An Evening Run Leads to Fall Before the Storm During the late evening of Oct. 25, 2012, days before Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc…

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NallyAnn Scaturro’s “LTL’s Second Attempt at Bankruptcy Goes Up in Smoke” featured in Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law

NallyAnn Scaturro’s article titled “LTL’s Second Attempt at Bankruptcy Goes Up in Smoke” was featured in the November-December edition of the Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law. In the article, she discusses the importance of the finding by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that financial distress must be imminent because of the…

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Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding in NYC

Officials say more than three months of rain fell in a matter of hours last week throughout New York and even into parts of New Jersey. Viral videos show flash flooding that enveloped NYC neighborhoods, stranded drivers and commuters in public buses, subways, and airport terminals, and even set a seal loose in Central Park….

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Should You Be Worried If You’ve Taken Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy?

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…

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Queens Doctor Charged with Drugging and Assaulting Patients on Camera

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…

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Car accidents

Stolen Hyundais and Kias Prompt Official NYC Response

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…

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Firefighter Law

4 Die in NYC E-Bike Battery Fire

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…

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Bicycle Accident

E-bike vs. E-Skateboarder: Who is at Fault?

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…

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Federal Bill May Offer NJ Firefighters Cancer Detection Tests Following PFAS Exposure

Firefighters endanger their lives to protect the lives of citizens daily, so when these entrusted public servants are dealt cancer-causing equipment, it is a disgraceful disservice to their heroism. Unfortunately, firefighters across the country have been forced to utilize equipment that was supposed to protect them but was instead laden with cancer-causing PFAS, or per-…

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Is Your Landlord Responsible for Deadly Fires?

When tenants rent a space to be their home, they expect safety. However, whether due to negligence or other reasons, accidents do happen. Earlier this month, the Office of the Queens County Public Administrator brought two Queens Supreme Court lawsuits against a landlord following a fatal fire that killed two young women. The suits allege…

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SPBMCC Partner David J. Dean, Esq. Recognized in Top 100 Lawyers

January 26, 2023

We are so excited to announce that Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. Partner David J. Dean, Esq. was recently highlighted in the Top 100 Lawyers. Affiliated with the firm since 1997, he handles complex and challenging litigation cases, such as medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and the plaintiff’s personal injury-related claims. Dean…

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Mets’ First Baseman Pete Alonso Survives Serious Car Accident Where Car Flipped Three Times

March 31, 2022

Pete Alonso, first baseman for the New York Mets, survived a car accident in Tampa, Florida as he was heading to team Spring Training on March 13, 2022. Here, the New York car accident attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. detail the events of the serious crash. Alonso’s Vehicle Flips Three…

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