Thursday, July 9, 2020

Can AI Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?


The recipient of a juris doctor from Boston University, David Bordoni is an Armonk, NY-based civil litigation attorney who defends corporate clients through the law firm Malapero, Prisco and Klauber, LLP. Among other areas of the law, David Bordoni specializes in construction liability, commercial transportation, and medical malpractice.

Technological advancements in the medical field have benefited doctors by allowing them to more quickly diagnose patients. Examples of modern uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care include symptom checkers and early cancer detection screenings and tests. It can also help doctors detect and diagnose early stage blood diseases and other medical conditions. However, like other forms of technology, AI isn't immune to the risk of failure. This brings up the notion of whether or not AI can be sued for medical malpractice.

The answer is complex. AI cannot technically be held liable for medical malpractice, as it isn't licensed to practice medicine. However, while there are no laws or precedents in the US that govern the use of AI in the medical field, it can be treated similar to other faulty products should there be obvious design or manufacturing defects. In this instance, the manufacturer of the product can be held liable.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Offensive Tackle Andrew Thomas Leads Giants 2020 NFL Draft Haul


The recipient of a juris doctor from Boston University, David Bordoni is an experienced trial attorney who represents corporate clients in construction litigation matters through the Manhattan, NY-based firm Malapero, Prisco and Klauber, LLP. Outside of his professional pursuits, David Bordoni enjoys following the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

The Giants added 10 players to their roster through the 2020 NFL Draft, which was held virtually this past April. New York had the fourth overall pick in the draft, and selected University of Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas. Along with offensive tackle Matt Peart, who was selected in the third round of the draft, Thomas is expected to provide protection for quarterback Daniel Jones. The 320-pound player was named to the first team All-SEC in both of the past two seasons.

New York added University of Alabama safety Xavier McKinney with its second pick, 36th overall. Through three seasons at Alabama, McKinney accumulated 175 tackles, six quarterback sacks, six forced fumbles, and five interceptions. The team bolstered its defense with its later picks, selecting players like cornerback Darnay Holmes (UCLA), linebacker Cameron Brown (Penn State), linebacker Carter Coughlin (Minnesota), and cornerback Chris Williamson (Minnesota).

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Boston University's Moot Court Program and Competitions


A resident of Armonk, NY, attorney David Bordoni has represented Fortune 500 clients in New York City Supreme Court and in federal courts. Before beginning his career as a prosecutor in 1995, David Bordoni of NY earned his JD from Boston University. 

Boston University's moot court competitions, an integral part of its JD program, provide law students with practical experience in presenting compelling cases, cross-examining witnesses, and introducing evidence. The school offers four different moot court programs and competitions. Students can also test their skills against aspiring lawyers from other schools in national and international competitions. 

The J. Newton Esdaile Appellate Moot Court Program is a required component of the Lawyering Skills Class in which students are asked to research a specific issue and draft a brief that will be presented in an oral argument before a panel of judges comprised of faculty members, students, and lawyers. 

Second-year students can choose to take part in the two-person Edward C. Stone Moot Court Competition. Students with the highest overall oral argument and brief scores move on to the Homer Albers Prize Moot Court Competition, where they argue before Boston University Law professors and judges. 

Finally, third-year students who participated in Stone Moot Court are eligible to join Boston University Law moot court teams in competition against other schools. Topics for these competitions include constitutional law, international law, intellectual property, and criminal procedure.