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As “Lookback” Deadline Nears, Rheingold, Giuffra, Ruffo and Plotkin LLP...
PRESS RELEASE – Esteemed NYC law firm Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo & Plotkin LLP (“RGRP”) urges adult survivors of sexual abuse to seek justice under the landmark New York State legislation, the Adult...
View ArticleFarmindale High School Bus Crashes Killing 1 and Seriously Injuring Five...
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 Greeley, Pennsylvania. The band camp runs from Thursday until...
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Urgent Deadline for New York Adult Survivors Act
The deadline to file an adult sexual assault civil case in the state of New York under the current law that stays the statute of limitations is ending on November 23, 2023. A very important note to...
View ArticleTCE at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base
TCE is a cancer-causing substance that was found in the Camp Lejeune water supply between 1953 and 1987. The primary affected areas by TCE contamination include Tarawa Terrace, Hadnot Point, and...
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Columbia University Senate Votes to Address Dr. Hadden Failures
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 Center gynecologist convicted...
View ArticleNo Longer the “Ideal Snack for the Whole Family” – Wanabana Lead...
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 their products. This is especially disheartening,...
View ArticleFormer President of Recording Academy Neil Portnow Sued for Rape
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 has filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against...
View ArticleSmall Bites, Big Dangers: Lead Recalls for Weiss and Schnucks Fruit Puree...
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 consumed by young children. These...
View ArticleUnderstanding the CDC Health Advisory for High Blood Levels of Lead in Children
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, the following products have been...
View ArticleMassachusetts Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing at Least 24 Minors
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 forward thus far. Kauff, who agreed to stop practicing...
View Article6-Story Bronx Residential Building Partially Collapses
A residential building located at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx partially collapsed just after 3:30pm today. The building has been cited for code violations. According to the Department of...
View ArticleMedical Devices Causing Injuries: Senators Push for Government Investigation...
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 government investigation into...
View ArticleSpice Fraud Leading to Lead Poisoning in Children: FDA Gets to the Bottom of...
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 there is also the prospect of significant settlements....
View ArticleCongratulations to Jeremy Hellman-a Named Partner in the Law Firm!
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 his loyal dedication and advocacy for our...
View ArticleNY City Subway Train Crash Injures at Least 24
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 least 24 passengers. The accident occurred at 96th St. and...
View ArticleWanaBana Lead Poisoning Endangering Children and Bringing Lawsuits
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, affecting their daily lives. Lawsuits, and perhaps...
View ArticleNew Study Shows 25% of Hospital Deaths Caused by Doctor Errors
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 doctor errors. A study published last month in the journal JAMA...
View ArticleLyft Driver Lawsuit Another in a String of Sexual Assault Allegations Against...
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 third son whose father was allegedly the assailant. Lyft is...
View ArticleProudly Representing Gender Motivated Violence Victims in New York City
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 the statute of limitations window on such assaults...
View ArticleFirst Trials Scheduled for Exactech Knee Replacement Lawsuits
Of the more than 1,100 Exactech knee replacement lawsuits filed across the country, twelve will be selected for bellwether trials beginning as early as June 2025. The bellwether process involves those...
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