Paul and Corie Barraco v. First Lenox Terrace Associates, et al.
Date: May 10, 2006
Verdict/Settlement (breakdown): $14 million plaintiff verdict
State: New York
Background: Paul Barraco and his wife, Corie, sued First Lenox Terrace Associates and it related affiliates for his injuries. Barraco was working on a facade restoration project when the scaffolding he was on collapsed. He fell and severely injured himself. He claimed that the defendants were negligent in the construction of the scaffolding and that they were negligent in supervising the project.