$30.3M
Personal Injury, Construction Accidents
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Case Details
A Sanborn man was awarded $30.3 million for career-ending injuries suffered Feb. 21, 2002, when he fell from a ladder in a building owned by the Town of Amherst. He suffered severe spinal and other injuries, leading to partial paralysis of both legs.
Additional Notes
Verdict reached after a two-week trial. In June 2005, a State Supreme Court jury found the town liable. The jury ordered carriers for McGonigle & Hilger Roofing Co. to pay. Attorney: John F. Maxwell. Verdict likely to be appealed.