Dive Summary:
- A State Island, N.Y., waste collection employee received $100,000 after a grand jury verdict was reached in a case that went before the state Supreme Court.
- Francis D'Albero was injured on the job by Lise Gramprey, who hit the man with her car as he was collecting trash along his route.
- Mr. D'Albero rolled onto the hood of the vehicle, then was thrown off, and became unconscious as a direct result of the impact.
From the article:
... D'Albero suffered scalp lacerations requiring 16 stitches to close and was hospitalized for two days, his lawyer said. He also suffered herniated neck discs and back injuries, said Pavia. ...
... On the issue of liability, the jury found Ms. Gramprey 70 percent at fault and D'Albero 30 percent at fault, said the lawyer. ...
