Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP’s Post

Congratulations to KBR attorneys Ari Lessa and Adi Halevi on securing summary judgment in a dental malpractice action in Queens Supreme Court.   The plaintiff alleged that an alveoplasty procedure was negligently performed, resulting in nerve damage and loss of sensation to the lip, tongue, chin, and inside of the mouth. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of our client, finding that the procedure was performed within the accepted standard of care, informed consent was properly obtained, and the alleged nerve injury was a known and accepted risk of the procedure.   The Court further held that our client could not be held vicariously liable for the actions of other dental providers, as he neither operated the practice nor directly employed the treating providers.   As a result, all claims against our client were dismissed. #KBRLaw #MedicalMalpractice