Adamopoulos v. Liotti

**What Happened:** This case involved a worker named Adamopoulos who was injured and needed to file a personal injury lawsuit against the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). However, her lawyers (the Liotti firm) failed to file the lawsuit on time, missing important legal deadlines. When someone misses the deadline to file a lawsuit, they typically lose their right to seek compensation for their injuries. Adamopoulos then sued her own lawyers for legal malpractice, claiming they were negligent in handling her case. **What the Court Decided:** The appellate court ruled in favor of Adamopoulos. The defendants (her former lawyers) had asked the court to dismiss the case through summary judgment, but the court refused. This means Adamopoulos can proceed to trial with her malpractice claim against the attorneys who failed her. **Why This Matters for Workers:** This ruling is important because it shows that workers have legal recourse when their attorneys mess up their cases. If a lawyer's mistakes cause you to lose your right to compensation for a workplace injury, you may be able to sue that lawyer for malpractice. Workers should know they can hold their legal representatives accountable for professional negligence.