NEW YORK -- A rising college basketball coaching star was accused of throwing a punch that killed a New York City tourist who had apparently mistaken the coach for an Uber driver. Wake Forest University assistant coach Jamill Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge. Jones attacked digital marketing guru Sandor Szabo around 1:15 a.m. last Sunday in Queens, police said. Szabo fell and smashed his head on the sidewalk. Szabo, visiting from Boca Raton, Florida, banged on the window of Jones' SUV while looking for his ride after his stepsister's wedding, police said. The coach got out, followed Szabo to the sidewalk, clocked him and sped off, police said. Szabo never regained consciousness and was taken off life support Tuesday. Josh Gillon, the CEO of the company where Szabo worked, told WABC-TV Szabo's co-workers were shocked by his death. Jones, 35, of Kernersville, North Carolina, turned himself in to police Thursday, accompanied by a lawyer. He was arraigned Thursday … [Read more...] about Wake Forest basketball coach accused of throwing punch that killed New York City tourist
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New York Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Skilled Trades Worker with Mesothelioma Anywhere In New York to Take Their Compensation Seriously and to Call About Why Hiring the Most Skilled Lawyers Is Vital
Call the New York Mesothelioma Victims Center at 800-714-0303 so they can make certain the victim of mesothelioma has direct access to the nation's most qualified mesothelioma attorneys on the spot.”— New York Mesothelioma Victims CenterNEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, July 24, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the New York Mesothelioma Victims Center, "The most heartbreaking call we receive is from a grieving family who received a couple hundred thousand dollars in total mesothelioma compensation for their loved one in New York, when the claim could have been worth substantially more. Because the family hired a local car accident attorney, as opposed to one of the nation's most capable mesothelioma attorneys, there is nothing we can do to get them the settlement they deserved. "We work weekdays, nights and weekends to provide people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma in New York with the essential tools they need to have a successful mesothelioma compensation … [Read more...] about New York Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Skilled Trades Worker with Mesothelioma Anywhere In New York to Take Their Compensation Seriously and to Call About Why Hiring the Most Skilled Lawyers Is Vital
Investigators of New York helicopter crash examine whether passenger restraints stopped escape
Investigators recovered a flight data recorder and a GoPro camera Tuesday as they tried to determine the cause of a deadly helicopter crash in New York City's East River and figure out whether passengers' harnesses hindered their escape from the sinking aircraft. The helicopter's five passengers drowned when it capsized after touching down in the river, city medical examiners said. The pilot escaped. National Transportation Safety Board investigators picked over the damaged helicopter at a police hangar in Brooklyn as one victim's family sued chopper owner Liberty Helicopters and others. The lawsuit spotlights the harnesses used in the open-door flight, and notes that the aircraft's inflatable floats didn't keep it from flipping over and sinking. The way passengers were harnessed, with a release mechanism in the back, there "was just no prospect of safely escaping," said Gary C. Robb, a lawyer for the parents of 26-year-old Trevor Cadigan. "Hanging upside-down in frigid water - stunned … [Read more...] about Investigators of New York helicopter crash examine whether passenger restraints stopped escape
Even when not at fault, Amtrak can bear cost of accidents
Federal investigators are still looking at how CSX railway crews routed an Amtrak train into a parked freight train in Cayce, South Carolina, last weekend. But even if CSX should bear sole responsibility for the accident, Amtrak will likely end up paying crash victims’ legal claims with public money. Amtrak pays for accidents it didn’t cause because of secretive agreements negotiated between the passenger rail company, which receives more than $1 billion annually in federal subsidies, and the private railroads, which own 97 percent of the tracks on which Amtrak travels. Both Amtrak and freight railroads that own the tracks fight to keep those contracts secret in legal proceedings. But whatever the precise legal language, plaintiffs’ lawyers and former Amtrak officials say Amtrak generally bears the full cost of damages to its trains, passengers, employees and other crash victims — even in instances where crashes occurred as the result of a freight rail … [Read more...] about Even when not at fault, Amtrak can bear cost of accidents
Lawyers in Minnesota Toyota case battle over legal fees
Three years after a Minneapolis jury awarded $11 million in a suit against Toyota over a high-speed crash that led to three deaths, the lawyers for some of the victims are in a bitter dispute over the spoils. More than $1 million in legal fees is at stake, and law firms continue to battle over who gets what, with some accusing others of exaggerating their roles in winning the hefty verdict and appeals. A jury found that a 1996 Toyota Camry’s accelerator was defective. “These money disputes between and among lawyers often bring out the worst in lawyers,” says Joseph Daly, emeritus professor of law at Mitchell Hamline College of Law. “It fits the stereotype of lawyers not pursuing justice but pursuing money.” One firm, Napoli Shkolnik, based in New York, is accused by other lawyers of having so botched its role it should get no payout at all. “What cannot be disputed is that the Napoli firm’s conduct was grossly negligent, in reckless disregard … [Read more...] about Lawyers in Minnesota Toyota case battle over legal fees
This week in odd news: Burrito beaning; Cow’s new pals
COW ESCAPES FARM TO RUN FREE WITH WILD BISON IN POLAND WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A farmyard cow in Poland has chosen freedom this winter, roaming with a herd of bison for three months after escaping its pen. The reddish brown cow has been spotted following bison across corn and rapeseed fields bordering the Bialowieza Forest in eastern Poland as they forage for abandoned corn cobs and other food. Rafal Kowalczyk, a bison expert who has managed to photograph the unusual sight, said the cow seems to be in good condition. That indicates that she is managing to find food, even though she is sometimes spotted on the margins of the herd. Thick fur common to her Limousin breed and the mild winter in eastern Poland so far this year have also helped her, he told The Associated Press on Thursday. Kowalczyk, director of the Mammal Research Institute at the Polish Academy of Sciences, described the situation as exceptional, saying it's the first time he has witnessed a cow living among bison. … [Read more...] about This week in odd news: Burrito beaning; Cow’s new pals
Brighton author’s new book explores impact of Trump presidency on America
A Brighton journalist and Pulitzer Prize recipient is making headlines — and Amazon's Best Sellers list.With the release of his new book, It's Even Worse Than You Think: What the Trump Administration Is Doing to America on Jan. 16, just days before the first government shutdown under Trump's presidency, David Cay Johnston analyzes what the impact of the Trump administration will be.This latest work by the investigative journalist and recognized national expert on tax regulations is a follow-up to his 2016 release, The Making of Donald Trump, published shortly after Trump had secured the Republican nomination. More: Who is David Cay Johnston? What to know about Trump tax return reporter More: How 'nobody' Pulitzer-winning reporter got Trump's tax return The new book implores people to look beyond day-to-day White House drama and ponder the real-world consequences.Since its release, the book has climbed as high as second on … [Read more...] about Brighton author’s new book explores impact of Trump presidency on America
New book by Brighton author explores impact of Trump presidency on America
A Brighton journalist and Pulitzer Prize recipient is making headlines — and Amazon's Best Sellers list.With the release of his new book, It's Even Worse Than You Think: What the Trump Administration Is Doing to America on Jan. 16, just days before the first government shutdown under Trump's presidency, David Cay Johnston analyzes what the impact of the Trump administration will be.This latest work by the investigative journalist and recognized national expert on tax regulations is a follow-up to his 2016 release, The Making of Donald Trump, published shortly after Trump had secured the Republican nomination. More: Who is David Cay Johnston? What to know about Trump tax return reporter More: How 'nobody' Pulitzer-winning reporter got Trump's tax returnThe new book implores people to look beyond day-to-day White House drama and ponder the real-world consequences.Since its release, the book has climbed as high as second on Amazon's Best … [Read more...] about New book by Brighton author explores impact of Trump presidency on America
City weighs $3 million payment to DOT worker disabled in mowing accident
A Buffalo Common Council committee is recommending a $3 million settlement to a state worker who sustained “life-changing” injuries in a lawn mower accident on the job. Michael Yusczyk was working for the New York State Department of Transportation when he was injured May 4, 2011, while mowing the lawn on the bike path along Scajaquada Creek and I-198, said Delaware Council Member Joel P. Feroleto. The stand-up lawn mower struck a steel sign stub or the base of a sign that was no longer there. Grass had grown over the object. When the lawn mower abruptly stopped, Yusczyk lunged over the mower and landed on his head. Following the accident, Yusczyk underwent “extensive” physical and occupational therapy, said Feroleto, chairman of the Claims Committee. He was confined to a nursing facility for years and then regained his ability to walk with a walker but still requires basic assistance to take care of himself, like help with … [Read more...] about City weighs $3 million payment to DOT worker disabled in mowing accident
Kylie Jenner’s Boyfriend Travis Scott Sued By Paralyzed Concertgoer Following Accident
Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend, Travis Scott, is being sued by a paralyzed concertgoer who fell off a balcony during his concert in April. According to the court documents obtained by People, Kyle Green, 23, filed a lawsuit against Scott and venue operator Bowery Presents after he incurred “severe personal injuries resulting in extreme pain and suffering, loss of earnings, emotional distress and medical expenses. The documents also detailed the injuries that Green suffered from including fractured back and right ankle, as well as a broken left wrist that left him paralyzed on the left side of his body. He has also been confined to a wheelchair since the incident. While speaking with The New York Post, Green said, “I was in a lot of pain. I just laid there, and finally, an ambulance came.” Green was pushed by the surging crowd while he was on the balcony. “I fell and hit the floor. Before I knew it, I was surrounded by security guards, who scooped me up. Travis … [Read more...] about Kylie Jenner’s Boyfriend Travis Scott Sued By Paralyzed Concertgoer Following Accident