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On April 6th, Governor Cuomo signed into law Chapter 96 of the Laws of 2021. This law totally repeals the health care facility and provider COVID-19 immunity from liability provisions adopted in April 2020 as part of the Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act (Public Health Law §§ 3080-82). This new law prevents defendants in

Families of those who have wrongfully passed away in New York have gone years without reprieve, but that may soon be changing. The “Grieving Families Act,” Senate Bill S4006 and Assembly Bill A5612, a progressive bill waiting for Senate approval in New York State, proposes that a spouse, child, or parent can recover for their

Elmiron (pentosane polysulfate sodium), a drug prescribed to treat interstitial cystitis (IC), has been linked to maculopathy, an eye disorder that can lead to loss of vision and complete blindness. Lawsuits are mounting against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the medication, alleging that the company failed to warn patients about the risk of vision problems

Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. is investigating cases alleging the increased risk of cancer due to the weight loss drug Belviq and Belviq XR (“Belviq”). On February 13, 2020, the FDA announced that Eisai Inc. is voluntarily recalling the prescription drug Belviq from the U.S. market. The announcement was made after studies revealed elevated cancer

With ever-increasing foot traffic in New York City and the rapidly growing poor condition of streets and sidewalks, sidewalk accidents have been frequently common. Property owners are generally responsible for maintaining the sidewalks in front of their buildings. Individuals and parties responsible for the care and maintenance of sidewalks may be held liable for any

Peloton is recalling its Tread+ and Tread treadmills, less than one month after fighting with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the agency’s “urgent warning” regarding the potential dangers of the treadmills and request for a recall of the machines. Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. is investigating and handling injury claims of individuals

Paraquat is a highly toxic chemical herbicide that is used mainly to control weeds and grass. Medical research has established a clear link between exposure to Paraquat and a number of illnesses, including Parkinson’s Disease. Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. is investigating injury claims of farmers, agricultural workers, groundskeepers, and other exposed to Paraquat who

SUBWAY SERIES 2021:    June 22 & 24, 2021        6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.          Register Here Ms. Fiero, a 36 year-old hairdresser was injured when she fell into an open subway vent in the sidewalk in Brooklyn. Ms. Fiero retained GLK, who then commenced an action against the City