Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers, LLP

GLRR Obtains Summary Judgment Dismissal In Favor of Nursing Home Finding that Nursing Home was Entitled to EDTPA Immunity for Any COVID-19 Claims and Also Complied with Standards of Care for All Care Which Fell Outside of EDTPA Immunity

2026-09-04T16:46:59Z

Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers secured dismissal of a nursing home negligence, violation of resident rights, and wrongful death complaint in favor of the residential health care facility. The plaintiff alleged negligence with respect to care and treatment of the resident prior to March 2020 and negligence with respect to the resident’s development and management of COVID 19 in April 2020 which resulted in her death. Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers argued that the facility was entitled to immunity under New York’s Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA) for all COVID-19 claims and that the facility complied with standards of care for all care that fell outside EDTPA immunity. Although the plaintiff submitted opposition papers supported by an expert, the Supreme Court agreed that Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers established that all criteria was met for application of full EDTPA immunity to the facility was not negligent in its care for the resident prior to March 7, 2020. The case was handled by Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers Partner, Michele Levin and Of Counsel Jenna Fierstein.

GLRR Obtains Summary Judgment Dismissal in Pressure Ulcer and Infection Case in Favor of Nursing Home

2026-09-04T16:46:15Z

The plaintiff son commenced an action on behalf of his mother who was a resident of our client’s nursing home at various times between October 2018 through February 27, 2019. The plaintiff alleged that the nursing home failed to properly assess the resident’s risk for pressure ulcers and failed to provide appropriate interventions to prevent and manage the pressure ulcers, with the ulcers progressing to stage 4 and unstageable. GLRR made a motion for summary judgment on grounds that the care, interventions, and treatment complied with applicable standards of care and that the ulcers improved while in our client’s nursing home. The Supreme Court, Suffolk County denied GLRR’s motion for summary judgment finding issues of fact between the expert affirmations. GLRR appealed the denial to the Appellate Division, Second Department which reversed the trial court and dismissed all causes of action, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, negligence, and the alleged violation of Public Health Law § 2801-d. The Court specifically credited the defense expert’s well-supported opinion that the nursing home complied with good and accepted medical practice and applicable regulations, while finding the plaintiff’s expert’s opinions conclusory, speculative, and unsupported by the record. The result eliminates GLRR client’s exposure on all asserted theories of liability and represents a strong and comprehensive victory at the summary judgment stage. The case was handled by Partner Michele R. Levin and Counsel to the Firm Richard Fedrow.

Alex DiGiovanna Of Counsel to GLRR

2026-08-06T12:50:48Z

Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers is pleased to announce that Alex DiGiovanna has been promoted to Of Counsel. From the start of his time with our firm, Alex has proven to be an outstanding attorney. He has concentrated on areas of general liability, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation, and Labor Law and construction claims. Alex brings a level of work ethic and dedication that consistently elevates both our work and our firm and has made him a valuable part of our team.

Richard M. Fedrow Named Counsel to the Firm

2026-06-12T12:20:36Z

Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers, LLP, is pleased to announce that Richard M. Fedrow has been promoted to Counsel to the Firm. Rich has been an integral part of the firm's growth and continued success, bringing decades of litigation experience, sound judgment, and unwavering dedication to serving our clients. Throughout his tenure, he has played a vital role in mentoring attorneys, handling complex matters, and helping to strengthen the collaborative culture that defines GLRR. We congratulate Rich on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his continued contributions to the firm and our clients.

GLRR Internship Opportunities

2026-06-04T17:10:17Z

We are proud to partner with the University of New Haven by providing internship opportunities to students seeking to fulfill their academic and professional development requirements. Through this program, interns gain valuable exposure to the day-to-day practice of medical malpractice litigation in a professional legal environment. Working alongside our attorneys and staff, interns have the opportunity to review case materials, assist with legal and medical research, organize and manage case documentation, and observe the development and handling of complex medical malpractice claims. The program is designed to strengthen research, organizational, analytical, and professional communication skills while providing meaningful insight into legal procedures and case management. We appreciate the University of New Haven's commitment to experiential learning and are honored to play a role in supporting the academic and career development of future professionals.

GLRR Scores Defense Verdict in New York County Ceiling Collapse Case

2026-06-04T17:11:10Z

A Manhattan jury returned a defense verdict for GLRR’s client on the Friday before Memorial Day in a complex ceiling collapse case. Plaintiff claimed that a bedroom ceiling collapsed onto her head and torso while she was sleeping in an apartment bedroom that she was subleasing. She alleged life-altering injuries, including the need for a cervical fusion and surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. Plaintiff’s demand exceeded $3 million, although no clear settlement demand was ever conveyed. GLRR Partner Dom Gallardo and Associate Dan Grabowski presented eyewitness testimony establishing that the ceiling did not strike the plaintiff, along with biomechanical evidence demonstrating that the claimed injuries could not have occurred from the ceiling collapse as described. No settlement offers were made based on the evidence that the ceiling never struck the plaintiff. The first question on the special verdict sheet asked: “Did any portion of the bedroom ceiling in the apartment strike the plaintiff on the day of the accident?” The jury answered: “No.”

Summary Judgment Granted in Queens County Nursing Home Liability Case

2026-05-26T17:50:53Z

GLRR represented a nursing home in an action alleging negligence, medical malpractice, violation of resident rights under Public Health Law 2801d, wrongful death, and punitive damages arising out of the decedent’s residency at the nursing home between June 4, 2019 through May 15, 2020. The plaintiff alleged that the decedent developed pressure wounds to his left heel, left buttock and sacrum due to inadequate care. GLRR moved for summary judgment and established that the left above-the-knee amputation due to progression of the left heel pressure wound was attributable to the decedent’s underlying peripheral vascular disease rather than any alleged departure; the left buttock wound resolved with appropriate treatment; the sacral pressure wound, although it progressed to stage 4 and required hospitalization and debridement due to infection, was clinically unavoidable; and that the decedent’s death was due to an acute gastrointestinal bleed unrelated to any alleged act or inaction on the part of the nursing home. In opposition, the plaintiff submitted an expert affidavit, which GLRR successfully argued was speculative and conclusory because it failed to establish a causal nexus between any alleged departures and the claimed injuries. The Court granted summary judgment dismissing the Complaint in its entirety. In doing so, the Court held that the nursing home was entitled to EDTPA immunity for a portion of the decedent’s residency from March 7, 2020 to May 15, 2020 and further found that the nursing home complied with the applicable standards of care and exercised all care reasonably necessary to prevent and limit injury to the decedent. This case was handled by Partner, Michele R. Levin and Of Counsel, Richard Fedrow.

GLRR’s associate, Tyler Barry has left the firm to relocate in South Carolina

2026-05-26T17:49:07Z

GLRR’s associate, Tyler Barry has left the firm to relocate in South Carolina. We will miss Tyler and wish him the best as he undertakes his professional growth in the defense of clients in South Carolina. He left us this heartwarming message: “Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for a very nice working experience! I feel very lucky to have gotten the opportunity to work with all of you. Happy Thanksgiving all! Please keep in touch. If anyone finds themselves down in SC please feel free to reach out!” Godspeed and all the best to Tyler and his family.

GLRR OBTAINS PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL IN FAVOR OF NURSING HOME ON GROUNDS OF EDTPA IMMUNITY

2026-05-26T17:48:02Z

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Congratulations to Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers’ Of Counsel, Richard Fedrow

2026-05-26T17:47:11Z

Congratulations to Richard Fedrow on his recognition by the Nassau County Bar Association for 50-years of distinguished service! Richard Fedrow has been Of Counsel to [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-4"] since 2017 and brings decades of litigation experience to the firm, with practice areas in medical malpractice, nursing home liability, product liability, and general negligence matters, including labor law and premises liability. Thank you for your years of service Richard and congratulations!