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Confidence Score: 90%

Settlement

$5.45 Million

Case Summary

Seaman fell from a stairway during a fire and boat drill aboard a container ship, suffering quadriplegic injuries.

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: September 22, 2026

Record Details

Category

Other injuries

Result Type

Settlement

Year

Year not reported

Location

NY

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