18th Million Dollar Verdict for Partner Thomas Giuffra
Thomas P. Giuffra, partner at the law firm of Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP, won his 18th million dollar verdict last week in NYS Supreme Court, Staten Island. […]
FDA Changes Warnings on Ibuprofen and Other NSAIDs
For the past few years, the FDA has warned that ibuprofen, naproxen, and other NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) type painkillers may cause an increase of risk for heart disease and stroke. Now […]
FDA Warns that Use of Heater-Cooler Devices are Associated with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections
Heater-cooler devices are used during cardiothoracic surgeries, as well as other medical and surgical procedures to warm or cool a patient to improve health outcomes. Some heater-cooler devices include water […]
Man dies twice, wife sues
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things an individual will face in their lifetime. Having to say goodbye to them is painful enough when they have […]
The FDA’s Medical Device Issues
Ever since the first approval of medical devices in 1976, the FDA has been struggling to keep up with the pace of technological advancement. Many high-risk devices are approved on […]
Tom Giuffra Wins Plaintiff Verdict of $2.5 Million Against RUMC in Cancer Misdiagnosis
Five years ago, Plaintiff received a diagnosis of thymic cancer, something no one wants to hear. Plaintiff was only 41 at the time of diagnosis. Determined to beat the cancer […]
Worker locked in hospital bathroom dies
For many of us that read about hospital negligence cases, it is usually the patients that suffer a loss during or after treatment. In a recent story published in People […]
Nursing home abuse by residents
When we consider placing a loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, one of our last concerns are other residents. However, a recent study shines light […]
Suit Filed Against Generic Manufacturer of Zofran
Last week Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP filed a lawsuit against Glenmark and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The case, Plaintiff v. Glenmark Generics Inc., USA et al., 2:15-cv-07134 was filed […]
Harmful medication during pregnancy
Nearly all American women have required a prescription medication at some point in their lives. Whether it’s a pain reliever for an injury or an antibiotic for an infection, most […]