Worker's Malpractice Claims Against Former Attorneys Get Dismissed

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s malpractice claim against his former counsel in a  workers’ compensation action was properly dismissed, and that his claim against the firm he consulted for a personal injury action should have been dismissed as well. Case: Pires v. Daniella Levi & Associates PC, No. 2024-11101, 09/16/2026, published. Facts: Manuel Pires allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project for the City of New York. Pires hired the law firm of Ugalde & Rzonca LLP to represent him in pursuing workers' compensation ben...