A recent lawsuit, Cynthia Mondesir v. Oluyemisi Adebayo et al., has brought to light the tragic story of a young child who suffered severe burns due to the negligence of a nurse, as well as allegations of collusion between an insurance company and an attorney.
In 2015, Naomi Mondesir was placed in scalding hot water by her nurse, Oluyemisi Adebayo, an LPN employed by Harry’s Nurses Registry, Inc. The burns, which covered approximately 50% of Naomi’s body, led to complications including pneumonia, sepsis, and her death six days later.
Naomi’s grieving mother, Cynthia Mondesir, initially sought representation from the law firm Shaevitz & Shaevitz. However, she was allegedly coerced into switching her representation to Tarshis & Hammerman, LLP. During their three-month involvement in the case, Tarshis & Hammerman’s only notable contribution was filing and serving the summons and complaint.
The crux of the controversy surrounds Adebayo’s insurance provider, who tendered their $500,000 policy in late February 2017 after extended negotiations. However, the spotlight is on Harry’s Nurses Registry’s insurance provider, AIG, which is alleged to have colluded with Tarshis & Hammerman, LLP. Accusations suggest that AIG never paid the money to Cynthia Mondesir, but instead unjustly and fraudulently increased the insurance premium for Harry’s Nurses Registry.
The alleged collusion underscores the depth of issues associated with this tragic case. Not only did young Naomi Mondesir suffer due to negligence, but her tragedy was further compounded by purported unethical legal and insurance practices.
Documents:
AIG Loss Run Lexingston Div 66
Law office of Shaevitz & Shaevitz
Supreme Court of the state of New York
Shaevitz & Shaevitz, having taken over the case again, handled the majority of the proceedings, including extensive negotiations, investigations, depositions, discovery proceedings, and court appearances.
While the case has been fraught with complications, the primary concern remains the alleged unethical conduct displayed by insurance and legal professionals. The implications of such collusion could have a profound impact on the insurance and legal sectors, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical practices across the board.
Amidst the anguish of losing a child due to negligence, Cynthia Mondesir has had to navigate the murky waters of alleged unethical practices by those she sought help from. The true extent of the alleged collusion between the insurance company and the law firm will be a significant point of scrutiny as this case continues to unfold.