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$37 MILLION VERDICT FOR MENTALLY DISABLED MAN SHOT BY POLICE

Verdicts: $ 37,000,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
A 50-year-old car wash employee with a mental disability in Queens, New York, was shot by police officers who happened to be patrolling the area. The plaintiff, who spoke only Spanish and possessed the mental ability of a nine-year-old, was shot twice in the chest…
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MOUSSA BAKHAYOKHO V. NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT

Verdicts: $ 27,700,000
TYPE: Motor Vehicle
#6
New York Law Journal 2017 Top Verdicts & Settlements
#68
The National Law Journal Top 100 Verdicts 2017 - William Schwitzer & Associates

$23 Million Verdict for Injured Passenger in Bus Accident

Verdicts: $ 22,985,000
TYPE: Motor Vehicle

In the case of Quian Davis v. Umelva C. James, New York City Transit Authority, Joseph Rampulla, and the City of New York, the plaintiff was awarded a $22,985,000 verdict. This case was presided over by Judge Joy Campanelli in the Kings Supreme Court and concluded on December 1, 2023. The plaintiff, Quian Davis, was represented by attorney William Schwitzer of William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C. The defendants, New York City Transit Authority and Ulmeva James, were represented by Emeka Nwokoro from Pillinger Miller Tarallo in Elmsford, NY.

ARTHUR MCMILLAN V. CITY OF NEW YORK

Verdicts: $ 19,850,000
TYPE: Motor Vehicle
#10
New York Law Journal 2017 Top Verdicts & Settlements
#95
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TEEN KNOCKED DOWN, CRUSHED BY TURNING BUS

Verdicts: $ 12,335,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
An 18-year-old college student was struck by a public bus. The incident occurred on 70th Street, near its intersection at Eighth Avenue, in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. The bus struck the left side of her body, and she was knocked onto the pavement. As she was attempting to crawl away, the bus rode over her right leg. She sustained crushing injuries.
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COLLISION WITH CITY PAY-LOADER LED TO NECK AND BACK INJURIES

Verdicts: $ 11,600,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
A 38-year old Bronx resident and plaintiff of this case was driving along Morris Park Avenue, when his vehicle collided with a pay-loader owned by the City of New York and the NYC Parks & Recreation. The plaintiff sustained injuries of the back and neck.
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CAR CRASH’S PARTIES DISPUTED STATUS OF LIGHTS

Verdicts: $ 10,000,000

FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
The plaintiff, a 77-year-old woman, was driving on Bath Avenue, near its intersection at 25th Avenue, in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. As she proceeded through the intersection, her vehicle struck the right side of a public bus, which was traveling on 25th Avenue. The plaintiff claimed that she sustained injuries to her leg and neck.
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LADDER FAILURE RESULTS IN UNION LABORER INJURY

Settlement: $ 10,000,000

FACTS & ALLEGATIONS

A union laborer sustained severe injuries when his ladder catastrophically failed, causing a devastating fall. Our thorough investigation uncovered critical equipment defects and workplace safety violations. Through strategic negotiation and strong advocacy, we secured a $10 million settlement for our client, ensuring comprehensive coverage for medical expenses, lost union wages, and future care needs.

This significant recovery reflects our dedication to protecting union workers and holding companies accountable for workplace safety failures.

ALLA MYNDAR V. CITY OF NEW YORK VARSITY BUS CO., INC.

Verdicts: $ 9,500,000
TYPE: Motor Vehicle
#19
New York Law Journal 2017 Top Verdicts & Settlements

WORKER CLAIMED 25 FOOT FALL LED TO FUSION OF SPINE

Verdicts: $ 8,900,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
Our client, a 31-year-old construction worker, was working at a site located in Suffolk County. He was asked to disassemble a scaffold. The scaffold’s platform planks collapsed while he was standing on them and he fell a distance of some 25 feet. The plaintiff claimed that he sustained injuries of his back and neck. He sued the premises’ owners, Sentinel Diversified Industries Inc. and Sentinel Strategic Properties Inc.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE

Settlement: $ 8,750,000

FACTS & ALLEGATIONS

A construction worker suffered catastrophic injuries after a scaffold collapse led to a severe fall. Our investigation revealed significant safety violations in the scaffold’s assembly and maintenance. We secured an $8.75 million settlement through aggressive litigation, ensuring our client received full compensation for medical care, lost wages, and long-term financial security.

This case demonstrates our commitment to holding negligent parties accountable and protecting workers’ rights in dangerous construction accidents.

JAIME PEREZ V. FOLIO HOUSE, INC.

Verdicts: $ 8,400,000

TYPE: Worker/Workplace Negligence – Labor Law
#20
New York Law Journal 2017 Top Verdicts & Settlements

CONSTRUCTION WORKER FALL FROM HEIGHT

Verdicts: $ 6,250,000.00

Under New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, most employers must provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees

UNTREATED ARTERIAL CONDITION TURNED FATAL

Verdicts: $ 5,700,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
On June 29, 2005, the woman presented herself to Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn. She reported that her headaches had not subsided. She was admitted to the hospital, and Chin oversaw her treatment. An otolaryngologist opined that her headaches were a result of temporal arthritis: inflammation of the arteries that supply the temporal nerve.
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UNION LABORER STRUCK BY FALLING OBJECT

Verdicts: $ 4,250,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS

A union worker suffered serious injuries when struck by a falling object at a worksite. Our investigation revealed inadequate overhead protection and safety protocol failures. Through aggressive representation, we secured a $4.25 million settlement, ensuring our client received full compensation for medical treatment, lost union wages, and long-term disability benefits.

This case highlights our expertise in construction site accidents and our commitment to protecting union workers from preventable workplace hazards.

CAR CRASH’S PARTIES DISPUTED STATUS OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS

Verdicts: $ 3,300,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
A 43-year-old police officer and our client, was driving on the eastbound side of East Tremont Avenue, in the Bronx. As he crossed the intersection of the Cross Bronx Expressway’s service road, he was broadsided by a van. The plaintiff’s vehicle was pushed to a sidewalk, and the officer claimed that he sustained injuries of his neck and back.
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PLAINTIFF CLAIMED CAR CRASH’S INJURIES ENDED CAREER ASPIRATIONS

Verdicts: $ 1,400,000
FACTS & ALLEGATIONS
A 27-year-old man was driving on Eastern Parkway, near its intersection at Atlantic Avenue, in the Ocean Hill section of Brooklyn. As he proceeded through the intersection, his vehicle collided with a vehicle that was being driven by another man. The first man, our client, claimed that he sustained injuries to his back, knee, neck and shoulder.
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