Thousands of bottles of ointments for dry eyes, sold in Walmart and CVS stores, are being recalled across the United States due to potential contamination
It was marketed as the perfect contraceptive device. It was hyped as an innovative way in which women could avoid pregnancy without having to take
The Paragard Multidistrict Litigation is moving forward after US District Court Judge issued the latest scheduling order concerning deadlines for discovery, including disclosure of experts
After a recent inspection, the FDA has determined that the Ecuadorian company Austrofood S.A.S never tested its apple sauce pouches for heavy metals including lead.
In addition to representing victims of sexual abuse and assault, we are proud to represent those who have been the subject of gender violence. Since
A Florida woman has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against the ride share company Lyft. The suit comes after the woman gave birth to her
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 1 in 5 deaths in US hospitals are the result of
By Alanna Chen Cinnamon in WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis applesauce has caused many young children around the country to have a high lead blood level,
Around 3:00pm today, just before rush hour, two New York City subway cars were involved in an accident on the Upper West Side injuring at
Attorney Jeremy Hellman has been with our firm since 2011 and has distinguished himself for his scholarly approach to the practice of law coupled with
By Amelia Thorp In the last few months, lead contamination has been a hot topic. Lawsuits for children with lead poisoning are being filed, and
By Benjamin Pace In a significant development, two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), are urging a
A residential building located at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx partially collapsed just after 3:30 pm today. The building has been cited for code
Law enforcement authorities in the Bay State suspect that Dr. Richard Kauff sexually abused many more under age girls than the 24 who have come
On November 13, 2023, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory about a lead recall for cinnamon applesauce pouches. Specifically,
In the last month, three companies have recalled their products because of lead contamination. It is especially concerning, as these fruit puree pouches are commonly
Neil Portnow, the former chairman and president of the Recording Academy faces civil legal claims that he raped drugged and raped his successor. Deborah Dugan
Wanabana, a food company that prides itself on providing the “ideal snack for the whole family”, has recently been under fire after lead was found
In a unanimous vote, the Columbia University Senate has voted to address institutional failures in allowing Dr. Robert Hadden, a former Columbia University Irving Medical
The deadline to file an adult sexual assault civil case in the state of New York that falls within the lifted statute of limitations of
A tragic bus accident involving the Long Island high school in Farmingdale, NY as the school band was taking a trip to band camp in
PRESS RELEASE – Esteemed NYC law firm Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP (“Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP”) urges adult survivors of
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Lead is a toxic substance capable of harming children and poses health risks during pregnancy. The New York City Department
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk The standard unit of measurement for lead in blood is µg/dL or mcg/dL, both representing micrograms per deciliter. Ideally, everyone’s
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk The New York City Department of Health gives the following recommendations to help prevent lead exposure: 1. Report Peeling, Cracked,
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison for each of his forcible rape convictions of which a
The priest sex abuse scandal is not over for one embattled diocese in New York. The Diocese of Syracuse is facing another one of its
Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Numerous residences across New York City, including a significant portion of NYCHA buildings, apartments, and homes, were constructed prior to 1976,
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Before using your bicycle, make sure it is ready to ride. You should always inspect your bike to make sure
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Can I or a Loved One Sue for a Monetary Settlement, if Injured During a Bicycle Accident? Yes. If you
New York City and New York State both have road cycling laws in place to protect cyclists and motorists. These laws extend to cycling equipment
The Empire State’s Adult Survivor Act will expire in a little more than 3 months. That means that those who were over the age of
A New York City gastroenterologist affiliated with NY Presbyterian Hospital in Queens has been criminally charged with three counts of rape, 10 counts of predatory
The Diocese of Syracuse filed for federal bankruptcy protection in June 2020, soon after survivors of priest sexual abuse filed lawsuits in state court against
At least six people were injured in a construction site accident when a burning crane crashed into a skyscraper in midtown Manhattan. The crane was
The lead paint problem in New York City’s buildings may be closer to being dealt with after the City Council passed two measures tightening gaps
