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Another lawsuit has been filed under the Child Victims Act, this time against a former employee at the Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center in West Seneca who allegedly sexually abused a patient during the 1980s. The lawsuit claims the accuser, who was admitted to the center when he was 12 years old, was sexually

Zantac is the trade name for Ranitidine, a popular medication that reduces the body’s production of stomach acid. At one point Zantac was the top selling drug in the world – now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating whether the popular over-the-counter heartburn medication causes carcinogens to form in its users. The

A 17-year-old Bronx boy was the first teenager in the U.S. to die of a vaping-related illness, according to federal and state data. The teenager died on October 4th after being hospitalized twice in September with a vaping injury, becoming the state’s first fatality from the mysterious lung disease. Following the untimely and devastating death,

Jeff S. Korek, a partner at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C., a leading personal injury and medical malpractice firm in New York City, is Of Counsel to Tarbet & Lester, PLLC. This year, Mr. Korek was named Best Lawyers ® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs in New York City. He

Concerns over cannabis vaping-related deaths and illnesses continue to mount, as U.S. Health Officials again warned people to stop vaping until investigation is completed to determine why some consumers are coming down with serious and even fatal breathing illnesses. These illnesses and deaths include individuals vaping marijuana. Public health officials reported that a person in

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday, September 15th a ban on all flavored e-cigarettes besides tobacco and menthol in response to a recent epidemic of lung illnesses leading to a number of confirmed deaths that health officials have linked to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has noted that nearly 450

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to JUUL Labs, Inc. for allegedly marketing unauthorized modified risk tobacco products by engaging in labeling, advertising and/or other activities directed to consumers, including a presentation given to youth at a school. The FDA also threatened to fine JUUL or seize its assets if the

Workplace safety is a serious issue in the United States, especially the construction industry. Dangerous conditions at construction sites often lead to severe injuries, most of which are preventable. Below are some important questions and answers about construction-related injuries. While this may provide some answers to frequently asked questions, it is best to immediately consult