Koerner v. 281 Broadway
Nov 04, 2014OUTCOME: Case dismissed v. Electricians
Plaintiff was a 50 year old iron worker that fell from a window. One of his claims was that electrical wire caused him to trip and fall out of the window.
New City, NY
Construction and development Lawyer at New City, NY
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
OUTCOME: Case dismissed v. Electricians
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