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Confidence Score: 90%Verdict
$1.05 Million
Case Summary
New York City police officer slipped and fell descending the exterior steps of the Queens North Task Force Building in Flushing, Queens; fractures of the right hand requiring two hand surgeries, ending his career as a police officer. Action against the City of New York and a scaffolding company over a sidewalk shed; forensic meteorologist, professional engineer and economist retained. COMPONENTS PRINTED (rule 19): the City paid $1,000,000 and the scaffolding company paid $50,000. County: Queens (Flushing). Settlement before submission to the jury.
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View Original SourceFirst observed: August 27, 2026
Last checked: September 7, 2026
Record Details
Category
Construction Accidents
Result Type
Verdict
Year
Year not reported
Location
NY
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