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Families and Estates of Ramadan Kurtaj and Donald Leo v. James Lomma
Date: 08-01-2015
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Court: Supreme Court, New York, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mike O'Neill
Defendant's Attorney: Glenn Fuerth
Description:
New York City, NY - The Families and Estates of Bamadan Kurtaj and Donald Leo sued James Lomma on a negligence wrongful death theory claiming that that they were injured and damages as a direct result of the collapse in 2008 on Manhattan's Upper East Side of a 200-foot tall crane that collapsed.
The Defendant, who has been described as the "King of Cranes" in New York tried to minimize the culpability of his employees who set up the crane.
The Defendant, who has been described as the "King of Cranes" in New York tried to minimize the culpability of his employees who set up the crane.
Outcome:
Plaintiffs' verdict in favor of the Kurtaj family for $32 million and for the Leon family in the amount of $15.8 million. The punitive damage phase of the case remains to be tried.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Families and Estates of Ramadan Kurtaj and Donald Leo v. ...?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict in favor of the Kurtaj family for $32 million and for the Leon family in the amount of $15.8 million. The punitive damage phase of the case remains to be tried.
Which court heard Families and Estates of Ramadan Kurtaj and Donald Leo v. ...?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, New York, New York, NY.
Who were the attorneys in Families and Estates of Ramadan Kurtaj and Donald Leo v. ...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mike O'Neill. Defendant's attorney: Glenn Fuerth.
When was Families and Estates of Ramadan Kurtaj and Donald Leo v. ... decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2015.