Press and Awards
Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP publishes press releases to announce significant verdicts and settlements. We also include here any awards or noteworthy mentions of our practice in news or law publications. To subscribe to our email newsletter, please email Angela Sohl at angelas@njadvocates.com
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Press & Awards
In 2023, Mr. Zaslow obtained the 5th largest medical malpractice settlement in the United States in 2023. This was a $12,000,000 recovery on behalf of the Estate of a 35 year old man who died after being admitted to a Hospital’s Emergency Department for a severe allergic reaction.
ECZ Attorney Michael Shaw is representing the family of the late Addison Jenkins for negligence and emotional distress. Upon viewing Jenkins’ body and saying their final goodbyes, it became clear to the family that an “unrecognizable corpse” was in the coffin wearing their late relative’s clothing and belongings.
ECZ Partner Thomas Rinaldi is fighting for justice in a tragic case involving a woman who was stabbed at Newark Liberty International Airport. The attacker was a repeat offender who had recently been released from jail after serving time for aggravated assault.
Congratulations to ECZ’s very own Barry Eichen on being recognized for one of the 2022 Top 20 Settlements in the United States. He fought to secure a $4,000,000 settlement in a scaffolding-collapse case on behalf of our client. We are proud to have such an accomplished team fighting for our clients and seeking after the justice they deserve.
Daryl L. Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, was named a 2024 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs, in Woodbridge, NJ. This is the third time Mr. Zaslow has earned this award, as he earned the same Lawyer of the Year recognition in 2020 and 2022.
Barry R. Eichen Selected To The 2022 List Of The Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Barry R. Eichen, of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has been selected to the 2022 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate.
Daryl L. Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, was named a 2022 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs, in Woodbridge, NJ. This is the second time Mr. Zaslow earned this award, as he earned the same Lawyer of the Year recognition in 2020. Please join us in congratulating him on this latest award!
Barry R. Eichen Named to 2022 Best Lawyers List
Barry R. Eichen, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, was named to the 2022 Best Lawyers list. Mr. Eichen was recognized once again for his work in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, in Woodbridge, NJ. Please join us in congratulating him on this latest award!
Court Approves $12 Million Settlement in Med Mal Case Over Fatal Allergic Reaction That Results in $21 Million Total Recovery
On March 8, 2023, the Monmouth County Superior Court approved a $12 million settlement in Estate of Gago v. Monmouth Medical Center. David Gago, 35, died in the emergency department of Monmouth Medical Center after having a fatal allergic reaction. With a portion of the recovery used to purchase annuities, the total value of the recovery exceeds $21 million.
Daryl L. Zaslow Recognized for Having 2 of the Top 4 Recoveries in NJ in 2021
Daryl L. Zaslow, shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has recently been recognized by The New Jersey Law Journal in its “NJ Law 2021 Annual Edition” as having obtained 2 of the top 4 Personal Injury recoveries in New Jersey in 2021. Mr. Zaslow was the only attorney in New Jersey who had more than one of the Top 10 recoveries in 2021.