Defending a pediatric practice alleged to have failed to diagnose a pelvic inflammatory disease (resulting in the development of a tuboovarian abcess and the need to remove an ovary in an 18-year-old), Maureen Arciero recently obtained a favorable result in the Supreme Court County of Rockland. After cross examination of plaintiff’s expert, the judge granted motions to […]
Ryan Wins Defense Verdict (January 2013)
Karen Ryan obtained a defense verdict defending against an alleged failure to diagnose and treat retinal tears following cataract surgery resulting in loss of vision.
DiEdwards Obtains Defense Verdict (January 2013)
Gerald DiEdwards won a defense verdict where the plaintiff alleged Improper performance of rotator cuff surgery leading to anterior deltoid detachment and loss of arm function. Plaintiff attorney was Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Announces Gerald DiEdwards to Receive Humanitarian Award (December 2012)
At its 34th Annual Chrysanthemum Ball, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital will award Gerald DiEdwards its Humanitarian Award.
Quinn Secures Dismissal (November 2012)
Summary judgment was affirmed in a wrongful death case involving alleged failure to appropriately treat acute renal failure and diabetic ketoacidosis in a 52 year-old woman. The Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, affirmed the order of the Honorable Robert E. Torres, dismissing plaintiff’s complaint, for insufficient expert proof. The appeal was briefed and argued by Samantha […]
Weinberg Wins Defense Verdict (August 2012)
Carl Weinberg obtained a defense verdict defending against alleged negligence resulting in blindness following cataract surgery on a 79-year-old plaintiff.
Sisskind Obtains Defense Verdict (August 2012)
Defending an action alleging negligence performance of cesarean section resulting in massive hemorrhage requiring an emergency hysterectomy, David Sisskind obtained a defense verdict in the Kings County Supreme Court.
Ribaudo Made Partner
Effective July 1, 2012, Angela Ribaudo has been made a partner of Schiavetti, Corgan, DiEdwards, Weinberg & Nicholson. She has been an associate of the firm for ten years.
Weinberg Obtains Defense Verdict (June 2012)
Carl Weinberg won a defense verdict defending against allegations of failure to diagnose stomach cancer resulting in death.
Quinn Obtains Dismissal (March 2012)
The Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, reversed the order of the Honorable Norma Ruiz denying defendant’s motion to dismiss the complaint as time-barred. Samantha E. Quinn argued and the court held that the relation-back doctrine was not applicable to render timely the action against the attending surgeon, who was readily identifiable and not sued until 2 years […]