UCLA Slapped By Federal Court For Fostering Antisemitism On Its Campus

UCLA is widely regarded as one of the top public universities in the United States.  Recently, a federal judge in Los Angeles, slapped UCLA with an injunction for having failed […]

Ohio Jury Returns $10 Million Verdict Against Masseuse Who Sexually Assaulted Customers

On February 29, 2024, an Ohio jury returned a $10 million verdict against a massage therapist, for sexual assault. All 10 women testified that the male massage therapist pulled the […]

LASIKPlus: The Worst of The Worse

LasikPlus’s bait and switch tactics have resulted in a $1.25 million fine from the Federal Trade Commission.  LASIKPlus tricked potential customers into thinking they could get LASIK eye surgery for […]

FDA Warns of LASIK Complications/Better Late Than Never

In 2008, I addressed an FDA Advisory Panel on LASIK Safety about life-altering risks of LASIK eye surgery. On December 8, 2022, the New York Times reported that 14 years […]

Todd J. Krouner Responded To The LASIK Article

Wall Street Journal recently published an article Dominant Eye Surgery Chain LASIKPlus Put Profit Over Patient Care, Some Doctors Say. Todd J. Krouner sent his response to the editor: To […]

The Notorious RBG

What can I add to the tributes about the Notorious RBG that has not already been said by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: Our nation has lost a […]

San Diego Jury Returns $772,000 Verdict Against LASIK Surgeon

Patient v. Doctor Superior Court of California, County of San Diego A jury in San Diego returned a verdict of $772,000 against a LASIK surgeon in San Diego, California, for […]

28-Month Gap In Treatment Does Not Bar LASIK Victim’s Malpractice Claim

May 16, 2017 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  William Freely v. Eric D. Donnernfeld, M.D. and Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island In the Supreme Court, Nassau County, New York, […]

Douglas Steinbrech, M.D, And Gotham Plastic Surgery, PLLC, Are Sued For Plastic Surgery Malpractice

March 6, 2017 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOUGLAS STEINBRECH, M.D, AND GOTHAM PLASTIC SURGERY, PLLC, ARE SUED FOR PLASTIC SURGERY MALPRACTICE Michael Youwanes v. Douglas Steinbrech, M.D, and […]

Joseph Romanello, Joseph Dimyan, And The Romanello Law Firm Are Sued For Legal Malpractice And For Violation Of New York Judiciary Law § 487

December 9, 2016 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOSEPH ROMANELLO, JOSEPH DIMYAN AND THE ROMANELLO LAW FIRM ARE SUED FOR LEGAL MALPRACTICE AND FOR VIOLATION OF NEW YORK JUDICIARY […]

Dr. Farzad Yaghouti and Global Laser Vision Sued For LASIK Malpractice

November 16, 2016 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Ashli Bryant v. Farzad Yaghouti, M.D. and Global Laser Vision Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, Civil Action No. […]

Former Nyack College Softball Coach, Kurt Ludwigsen, Admits That He Subjected His Victims To Sexual Assault By Threatening Their Valuable Athletic Scholarships

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Does v. Kurt Ludwigsen, in his individual capacity; Kirsten Lambertson, in her individual capacity; Michael G. Scales, individually and as President of Nyack College; […]

Todd Krouner Corrects Erroneous Legal Advice

In an “Exclusive” front page story, dated Sunday, August 7, 2016, the Journal News reported on the recent guilty plea of the former Horace Greeley High School drama teacher who pleaded guilty […]

Former Nyack College Softball Coach, Kurt Ludwigsen, Withdraws His Counterclaims Against His Former Players For Allegedly “Making False Allegation[s] Of Sexual Harassment

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A. Doe v. Kurt Ludwigsen, in his individual capacity; Kirsten Lambertson, in her individual capacity; Michael G. Scales, individually and as President of Nyack […]

Former Jordan’s Pizzeria Owner Sued For Creating A “Trap For The Unwary”

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hannah Buckstine v. Jordan Schor et al. In the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Westchester County (White Plains, NY), Case No. 57710/2016 […]

Todd J. Krouner Teaches Lawyers About LASIK Malpractice

On May 19, 2016, Todd Krouner was invited to present on “Ophthalmology Malpractice Suits: Pursuing or Defending Claims.” The seminar focused on current trends in claims in medical malpractice claims […]

Todd J. Krouner Will Join Emory Law School Faculty For Its Annual Trial Techniques Advocacy Program

For the twelfth year, Todd J. Krouner will join the 2016 faculty of Emory University School of Law’s Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques Program to be held April 30 through May 6. Mr. Krouner […]

Club Marquee Is Sued For Negligence

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gabriel Martinez v. 10th Avenue Hospitality Group, LLC, d/b/a Club Marquee In the Supreme Court of Bronx County, State of New York, Case No. 22394/2016E CLUB […]

In The News – Ex-Softball Coach Gets Probation For Sex Abuse At Nyack College

Kurt Ludwigsen, the former coach for the Nyack College softball team, was sentenced on March 31, 2016, to six years probation for sexually assaulting seven of his former student-athletes. While […]

Softball Coach Who Pleaded Guilty To Criminal Sexual Assault Countersues His Former Players For Allegedly “Making False Allegation[s] Of Sexual Harassment.”

A. Doe v. Kurt Ludwigsen, in his individual capacity; Kirsten Lambertson, in her individual capacity; Michael G. Scales, individually and as President of Nyack College; David C. Jennings, individually and […]

In the News – – “It Does Not Feel Like Justice”

On February 3, 2016, the Washington Post reported that former Nyack College softball coach Kurt Ludwigsen pled guilty to seven misdemeanor counts of forcible touching involving his student-athletes. “It does not feel like […]

New York Daily News Reports On The Sixth Player To Sue Nyack College And Its Former Softball Coach

Earlier this week, we filed our sixth complaint on behalf of student athletes who were sexually abused and discriminated against by their softball coach, Kurt Ludwigsen and Nyack College. Commenting […]

Drs. Atwal And Zimmerman Sued For LASIK Surgery Malpractice

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jacob Smith v. Amar Atwal, M.D., Jay S. Zimmerman, O.D., Amar Atwal, M.D., P.C., Atwal Eye Care and Buffalo Eye Care In the Supreme […]

“New York’s Christian College,” Nyack College, Sued For Former Softball Coach’s Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment

October 2, 2015  PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A. Doe v. Kurt Ludwigsen, in his individual capacity; Kirsten Lambertson, in her individual capacity; Michael G. Scales, individually and as […]

In The News – – Consumer Digest Quotes Krouner on LASIK Hazards

In the October 2015 issue of Consumer Digest, Todd J. Krouner is cited extensively in an editor’s note warning about complications of LASIK surgery.  In addition to criticizing the FDA for abandoning its […]

Employment Discrimination, Venture Capital And The Jury

Today’s New York Times reports, “Venture Capitalists Under Spotlight in Bias Suit.”  The article describes a sex discrimination claim by Ellen Pao against her former employer, the preeminent venture capital firm, Kleiner […]

In The News – LASIK Verdict Hall of Fame

On Monday, November 24, 2014, the New York Law Journal, in conjunction with Verdict Search.com, named Todd J. Krouner in its “Verdict and Settlements Hall of Fame: Medical Malpractice.” The Hall of […]

Visiting Nurse Service Is Sued For Negligence And Fraud

November 4, 2014  PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dorothy Buxton v. Visiting Nurse Service of New York Inc., Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care Inc. and Jane […]

Record LASIK Verdict of $3.1 Million For Pain and Suffering Affirmed By Appellate Court

On September 4, 2014, a New York Appellate Court affirmed the substance of a $4.7 million judgment against a LASIK eye surgeon, and his New York City practice. Following a […]

LASIK Malpractice Re-trial Ordered Against Frank R. Owczarek, M.D.

May 30, 2014  PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thomas Baird v. Frank R. Owczarek, M.D. and Eye Care of Delaware, LLC In the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, […]

FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IN LAWSUIT AGAINST CABLEVISION ARISING FROM FOX TELEVISION BLACKOUT

                                                                                                                          April 9, 2014 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   In re Cablevision Consumer Litigation United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York Civil Action No.: 10 […]

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld Is Sued For LASIK Malpractice

July 25, 2013  PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE William Freely v. Eric D. Donnernfeld, M.D. and Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island In the Supreme Court, Nassau County, New York, […]

Todd J. Krouner Teaches Lawyers About LASIK Malpractice

Todd Krouner was recently invited to present on “Ophthalmology Malpractice Suits: Navigating Eye Injury Proof Issues and Claims Involving LASIK, Cataracts, ROP, and Other Procedures.” The seminar focused on current […]

Federal Judge Ordered Yorktown School District To Show Cause Why A 3-month Suspension Is Appropriate For 14-Year-Old Honor Roll Student For Possession of A Marijuana Cigarette

On January 29, 2013, the Law Office of Todd J. Krouner filed the suit against Yorktown Central School District, and its administrators, for suspending a student for three months, for […]

Claims of Excessive Force, Assault and Battery Against The New York City Police Department and County of Westchester Police Department Survive Defendants’ Motion For Summary Judgment

October 19, 2012 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Frank De Michele v. City of New York, County of Westchester, et al. United States District Court for the Southern District […]

Federal Judge Refuses To Dismiss Class Action Suit Against Cablevision For 2010 Blackout Of FOX Channels

March 30, 2012 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In re Cablevision Consumer Litigation United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York Civil Action No.: 10 CV […]

Moody’s Must Defend Against Whistleblower’s Claim For Unlawful Termination

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ilya Eric Kolchinsky v. Moody’s Corporation, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. and Raymond McDaniel United States District Court for the Southern District of New York […]

Todd J. Krouner Is Quoted in Chinese Press

Todd J. Krouner is quoted in the February 23, 2012 Chinese “Southern Weekly” article raising new concerns about the safety of LASIK surgery.  Please click here for a copy of the article. For […]

Minnesota Court Refuses to Dismiss Claims of Malpractice Against LASIK Surgeon

On February 10, 2012, a Minnesota court denied summary  judgment, and refused to dismiss claims of malpractice against LASIK surgeon,  Mark Lobanoff, M.D.  Linegar v. Lobanoff, Civ. Action No. 10-4956 (D. Minn). […]

Doctors Continue Arguing Against LASIK

Wednesday December 28, 2011 The Laser Surgery Battle Begins We’ve always promised to give you updates on our stories whenever they come about. Awhile back, we wrote an Undercoverarticle about the […]

LASIK Racketeers

TLC was once the largest laser eye facility in the United States. Its parent corporation’s stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange, until it recently went bankrupt. However, its […]

Dr. Owczarek Sued For LASIK Surgery Malpractice

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thomas Baird v. Frank R. Owczarek, M.D. and Eye Care of Delaware, LLC In the Superior Court of the State ofDelaware, Case No. N11C-09-241 […]

$450 Million Class Action Complaint Filed against Cablevision Systems Corp. for Denying Customers’ Paid Services

The Law Office of Todd J. Krouner has filed a $450,000,000 class action complaint against Cablevision Systems Corp. The complaint was filed on behalf of three million Cablevision customers in […]

Ivy English and Larry Lay v. Voigt & Schweitzer, Inc., Voigt & Schweitzer LLC and Hernandez Gustano

Bronx woman seriously injured when rear-ended on the Cross Bronx Expressway by a tractor trailer. On February 17, 2010, Ivy English and her husband Larry Lay, filed a civil suit […]

Eugene Gray v. Volmar Construction, Inc.

Kings County Supreme Court Denies Defendant Volmar Construction’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case. On December 18, 2007, plaintiff, Eugene Gray, filed a complaint in the Kings County [...]

Frank De Michele v. City of New York, County of Westchester and Does 1-20

The New York City Police Department and Westchester County Police Department Sued for Arresting and Brutality Beating an Innocent Man. On November 10, 2009, Frank De Michele filed suit against [...]

Camille Mirkin v. Winston Resources

Personnel Placement Firm, Winston Resources, LLC, Sued for Pregnancy, FMLA and Age Discrimination by Top Account Manager. On April 4, 2007, plaintiff, Camille Mirkin, filed a complaint in the United [...]