$4,300,000 settlement secured for a construction worker who fell 12 feet from a scaffold when an unsecured aluminum plank shifted during dismantling at a New York job site.
The Perecman Firm secured a $4,300,000 settlement for a construction worker who fell approximately 12 feet from a scaffold while performing exterior renovation work at a New York job site. The fall occurred during the dismantling of pipe scaffolding when an aluminum plank shifted and lifted unexpectedly, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the level below.
The lawsuit alleged violations of New York Labor Law §240(1), which requires proper protection against elevation-related hazards. The scaffold planking was not adequately secured, and no fall protection system was in place during the dismantling process.
The case resolved for $4.3 million following litigation led by Zach Perecman and Adam Hurwitz. The recovery provided substantial compensation for the worker’s medical treatment and long-term impact of his injuries.
$4,300,000