$36 Million

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A 19-year-old man was struck by a New York City subway train. He was paralyzed as a result of the accident and was awarded one of New York's largest verdicts. The case was tried in Brooklyn.

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: September 17, 2026

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