Court Allows Worker to Proceed With Malpractice Claim Against Firm

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker can proceed with his malpractice suit against the law firm that had previously represented him in a comp claim. Case: Garcia v. Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, No. 2016-09011, 05/09/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Orlando Garcia retained the services of Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen after he allegedly suffered injuries in a work-related accident. The relationship later soured, and Garcia wound up suing the firm and its partners. Garcia asserted claims for malpractice and violation of Judiciary Law Section 487. Section 487...