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Record $60 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict Set in Nassau County After Epidural Injection Leaves Man Paralyzed

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MINEOLA, N.Y. — A landmark ruling in Nassau County has resulted in a record-setting medical malpractice verdict of more than $60 million for a man left paralyzed following a routine medical procedure. This significant judgment underscores the severity of medical errors and their far-reaching impact on victims and their families. Marijo C. Adimey, a partner at the law firm Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, represented the plaintiff in the case. The incident occurred on November 18, 2019, when a 65-year-old electrical mechanic underwent a lumbar epidural steroid injection administered by Dr. … Read more

Nassau County Supreme Court Implements New Filing Procedures for Orders to Show Cause, Enhancing Litigation Process

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MINEOLA, N.Y. — In a significant update to the procedural practices of the Nassau County Supreme Court, attorneys and litigants are now required to navigate new regulations regarding the filing of orders to show cause. These orders, commonly applied in urgent legal matters seeking immediate relief such as stays or temporary restraining orders, have evolved with recent amendments, aiming to streamline judicial processes and promote timely communications. At the heart of these amendments is a modification to the pre-existing rule under 22 NYCRR § 202.7(f). This rule mandates that the opposing party receives prior notification … Read more

Nassau County Agrees to Redraw Voting Districts, Increasing Representation for Minority Voters

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — In an important move towards addressing racial disparities, Nassau County has agreed to redraw its voting districts following claims that the present boundaries disenfranchised minority residents. This agreement came after a legal challenge initiated by civil liberties organizations. The suburban area, located just east of Queens, New York City, will now feature revised political maps that aim to empower its Black, Latino, and Asian populations. Per the terms of the settlement announced Thursday, six voting districts will now have majorities composed of these communities, a significant increase from the four districts … Read more

Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Air Force Veteran for Excessive Force and Battery by Nassau County Police

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Brooklyn, NY – A federal jury in Brooklyn awarded over $2.3 million to Robert Besedin Sr., a Long Island Air Force veteran, concluding a civil rights lawsuit he filed against two Nassau County police officers. The verdict, reached on Wednesday, resulted from a 2017 incident where Besedin claimed the officers forcibly threw him down concrete stairs outside his Baldwin home. The jury found that one officer was guilty of using excessive force, and Nassau County was liable for battery by its officers. Additionally, the panel determined that officers Stephen Beckwith and Dominick Mantovani maliciously prosecuted … Read more