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$2,600,000
Union Laborer Recovers After Fall From Scaffold
Court: Bronx Supreme
Judge: Howard Silver
Date: June 15, 2009
Facts & Allegations
On June 6, 2003, plaintiff Anthony White, a 42-year-old laborer, employed by Millenium Masonry, was working at 110th and Broadway, on a high-rise building construction project, when he fell off an unguarded scaffold, landing 8-10 feet below on a lower level scaffold.
The plaintiff claimed proper safety devices such as guardrails would have prevented the fall.
The defense contended White's actions were the sole proximate cause of the accident.
Injuries/Damages
Exacerbation of pre-existing cervical and lumbar herniations, requiring lumbar decompression and fusion.
The plaintiff was treated and released at the emergency room and thereafter underwent physical therapy treatments.
On July 18, 2003, the plaintiff underwent surgical decompression of the lumbar spine at L3/4-L4/5. Due to ongoing pain, the plaintiff underwent diskectomy and fusion of the lumbar spine at L3/4- L4/5 on November 22, 2006.
Result
The parties reached a negotiated settlement of $2,600,000.
The case was handled by Joseph Donahue and Kareem Vessup.
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