Rivera-Zayas v. Our Lady of Consolation Geriatric Care Center et al

  1. August 12, 2021

    Judge Slams Nursing Home 'Machination' In COVID Death Suit

    A New York federal judge has said a Long Island nursing home can't escape claims by the family of a resident who died of COVID-19, finding that the center must face the lawsuit in state court.

  2. June 14, 2021

    NY Hospital Lobby Slams COVID-19 Nursing Home Death Suit

    Two powerful lobbying groups for New York hospitals have asked a federal judge to toss a suit seeking to hold a Long Island nursing home liable for a resident's coronavirus death, saying the repeal of a state law granting nursing homes immunity does not apply retroactively.