Fullerton Beck Secures Early Dismissal in High Exposure Construction Injury Case, Sparing Client Inclusion in $44M Settlement

Fullerton Beck secured a discontinuance in a high-profile New York Labor Law case involving our client, a roofing contractor named as a defendant in the multi-party lawsuit stemming from a serious accident that occurred during a renovation project on Long Island. The case was recently settled with the other defendants for $44 million.

The plaintiff was a worker who sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, when a garbage chute collapsed and crushed him. He was employed by the demolition company working with the debris chute, which was used to remove debris from the building’s upper floors.

Our client had completed its roofing work prior to the accident and was not involved with the debris chute. A Fullerton Beck team led by Jason Aaron and Michael Harrison filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that our client was not responsible for the plaintiff’s work or the chute’s maintenance.

The strength of our motion led to a voluntary stipulation of discontinuance by all parties, removing our client from the case before any discovery or court arguments.

This early dismissal was a significant victory, but it also spared our client from the extensive costs and complexities of litigation.

We are proud to have achieved such a favorable outcome, reinforcing our commitment to defending our clients with creative, out-of-the-box legal strategies.

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