New York, NY
Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York has dismissed a federal lawsuit brought by Ionian Re, LLC against the firm and medical provider defendants.
U.S. District Judge William F. Kuntz II ruled that Ionian Re lacked standing to bring claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This marks the second dismissal of a reinsurance company lawsuit targeting Gorayeb & Associates.
The court stated that Ionian’s argument is founded on “the same inadequate statutory standing allegations and that Ionian “was not the ‘target’ of anything.”
The ruling parallels a March 2026 dismissal by Judge Nina Gershon of a nearly identical lawsuit brought by Roosevelt Road Re, Ltd.
The court also criticized Ionian Re’s litigation strategy, noting the company impermissibly attempted to amend its complaint through briefing after being put on notice of standing deficiencies prior to filing.
Christopher J. Gorayeb, founder of Gorayeb & Associates, stated: “This decision vindicates our position that these reinsurance lawsuits are meritless attempts to silence injured workers and their attorneys. Insurance companies should not weaponize RICO against professionals fighting for workers’ rights.”
About Christopher J. Gorayeb
Christopher J. Gorayeb is a veteran New York personal injury attorney with over four decades of experience representing construction workers. A graduate of Bates College and Syracuse University College of Law, he has secured more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients and serves as a member of the American and New York State Trial Lawyers Associations
About Gorayeb & Associates, P.C.
Founded in 1986, Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. specializes in construction accident litigation. The firm has represented more than 12,000 injured workers and secured over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements.
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Last modified: April 23, 2026
