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Confidence Score: 90%

Recovery

$6 Million

Case Summary

15-year-old student injured in New York City school when he falls down an elevator shaft with defective doors.

Source Evidence

Paul B. Weitz & Associates, P.C. · Published results

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: September 22, 2026

Record Details

Category

Premises liability

Result Type

Recovery

Year

Year not reported

Location

NY

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