Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers, Painters, Lathers, Steamfitters, Bridge Painters, Carpenters, Masons, Laborers, Plumbers, Elevator Constructors, Millwrights, Electricians, Housewives, Nurses, Teachers, Doctors and Engineers.
$85,600,000
Ironworker. Age 22. Ladder collapsed. Fell 30ft. GC failed to provide manlift. Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, and cognitive deficits. Resulting in total disability.
$28,300,000
Laborer. Age 23. Fell down defective stairway. GC failed to coordinate the trades. Suffered severe injuries to both knees. Construction career ended with no alternative skills.
$16,500,000
Elevator mechanic. Age 35. Fell from defective catwalk. Landlord’s negligent inspections. Fractures to both heels. Total disability after bilateral fusion surgeries and physical therapy.
$12,250,000
Teamster. Age 34. Crushed in forklift accident. Product liability and defective flooring caused load to tip. Pelvic and spinal injuries requiring surgeries, therapies and injections.