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$7,625,000.00 - Asbestos Exposure- Wrongful Death

Plaintiff, an Engineer and Inventor, developed mesothelioma cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers. The exposure took place in the early 1970’s but the cancer did not manifest itself for thirty (30) years. HKPD was able to obtain purchase orders and other records from 1971 containing the name of the company that sold the asbestos. Plaintiff died as a result, and an action was commenced by plaintiff’s wife for wrongful death, pain and suffering and lost earnings. HKPD served a co-counsel. The case settled before trial for $7,625,000.00.

$3,300,000.00 - Iron Worker – Labor Law – Multiple Fractures

Plaintiff, a Union Iron Worker, was injured when he fell approximately 25 feet from an unprotected stairwell while working on the construction of the New York Post newspaper processing plant. Plaintiff sustained a fractured femur requiring the placement of an intramedullary rod and fractured ankle requiring pins and screws. Plaintiff commenced an action against the property owner and general contractor pursuant to Labor Law § 241(6) and § 200. The Supreme Court granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment and HKPD was successful in having the decision reversed on appeal. The defendant claimed that the accident occurred because the plaintiff was intoxicated. HKPD was able to convince the jury that any intoxication was not the cause of the accident. The case settled during trial for $3,300,000.00

$3,000,000.00 - Union Demolition Worker - Labor Law - Elbow and Back Surgery

Plaintiff, an undocumented member of Union Local 79, was injured during the demolition of a parking garage. Plaintiff was "torch-cutting" a steel beam when the unsecured beam struck a wall causing the plaintif to fall ten feet to the ground below. Plaintiff was taken by ambulance to the emergency room where he made complaints of back pain. Plaintiff did not complain about his elbow for about 2 weeks. Plaintiff eventually underwent two elbow surgeries and back surgery. Plaintiff developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and could not return to work. The defendant argued that plaintiff was not entitled to lost wages because he was undocumented. The case was tried by HKPD attorney Jordan Hecht. Mr. Hecht was able to convince the Court that plaintiff's immigration status was irrelevant and the case settled after eight days of trial for $3,000,000.00

$2,500,000.00 - Injured Sanitation Worker – Motor Vehicle -Fractured Hip

Plaintiff, a New York City Department of Sanitation Worker, was struck by a sanitation truck while on the job. Plaintiff sustained a fractured hip requiring an open reduction surgery with the placement of metal hardware Plaintiff ultimately underwent a total hip replacement and was unable to return to work. Plaintiff sued the City of New York for negligence, pain and suffering and lost wages. At trial, the defendant, City of New York, blamed the plaintif for not paying attention and causing his own accident. Trial attorney, Jordan Hecht, was able to get the offending driver to admit that he was the cause of the accident and not the plaintiff. The case resolved while the jurt was deliberating for $2,500,000.00.

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