Jury in Washington State Awards $1 Million to Plaintiff “Perceived” as Whistleblower
On March 26, 2015 a Washington state jury awarded a supervisor for the state’s ferry system $1 million, concluding that his employer had demoted him as an act of retaliation for perceived whistle blowing, though the plaintiff had not in fact filed the anonymous complaint. The supervisor’s act was in violation of the Washington State … [Read more...] about Jury in Washington State Awards $1 Million to Plaintiff “Perceived” as Whistleblower
Ferry Pilot, Captain Said to Be Indicted
Ferry Crash That Killed 11 Commuters. After a 10-month investigation into the Staten Island ferry crash that killed 11 commuters and exposed systemic problems with the ships' operations, the captain, pilot and city ferry officials were expected to be indicted, law enforcement sources said. Prosecutors planned to announce the … [Read more...] about Ferry Pilot, Captain Said to Be Indicted
Ferry Death Toll: 11
Staten Island Ferry Accident Raised The Death Toll To 11. Debra Castro, the most seriously injured survivor of the Staten Island Ferry accident, died yesterday, raising the tragedy's death toll to 11. Castro, 39, died at 7:48 a.m. at Staten Island University Hospital from multi-system organ failure, according to hospital … [Read more...] about Ferry Death Toll: 11
NY Ferry Captain Appears at Hearing
Ferry Captain Appeared At A Hearing As Part Of A Procedure. The captain of the Staten Island ferry that crashed last month appeared at a hearing Monday as part of a procedure to determine if he will lose his job. Capt. Michael Gansas appeared before a city Department of Transportation labor relations specialist, who will … [Read more...] about NY Ferry Captain Appears at Hearing
U.S. Opens Criminal Probe of Ferry Disaster
Criminal Probe of Ferry Disaster Killed 10 And Injured Dozens of Others. Federal prosecutors announced a criminal investigation into the crash of a Staten Island commuter ‘ferry’ on Oct. 15 that killed 10 people and injured dozens of others. Officials Try To Determine Criminal Liability Roslynn Mauskopf, the U.S. attorney … [Read more...] about U.S. Opens Criminal Probe of Ferry Disaster
Feds Call Jury In S.I. Ferry Disaster
Federal Prosecutors Announced A Probe Into S.I. Ferry Disaster. Brooklyn federal prosecutors announced a criminal probe yesterday into the Staten Island ferry disaster that killed 10 passengers and injured scores more. Federal prosecutors are expected to convene a grand jury in coming weeks, even as the Staten Island district … [Read more...] about Feds Call Jury In S.I. Ferry Disaster
U.S. Attorney’s Office Subpoenas Ferry Captain
Captain Of Staten Island Ferry Appear In Federal Court. The U.S. Attorney's Office wants the captain of the ill-fated Staten Island Ferry, Andrew J. Barberi, to appear in federal court Nov. 5 to explain why he failed to show up for an earlier court date. Both Capt. Michael J. Gansas and the pilot, Assistant. Capt. Richard Smith, … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office Subpoenas Ferry Captain
Ferry Victim Seeks $125m Damages
A Woman Trapped In The Crashed Ferry Demanding Compensation. A woman who claims she was trapped in the wreckage of the crashed Staten Island ferry in New York is demanding $125 million in compensation. Ivette Jones is one of many people expected to file multi-million pound lawsuits against New York City following the accident on … [Read more...] about Ferry Victim Seeks $125m Damages
For 2nd Day, N.Y. Ferry Captain Rebuffs Investigators
Staten Island Ferry Captain Refused To Meet With Investigators. For a second day, a Staten Island Ferry captain refused to meet with federal investigators to discuss last week's fatal crash. Michael Gansas who could have provided backup for the pilot, Richard Smith wouldn't meet with investigators from the National Transportation … [Read more...] about For 2nd Day, N.Y. Ferry Captain Rebuffs Investigators
New York City Council Plans To Hold Hearings On Staten Island Ferry Crash
Hearings On Deadly Staten Island Ferry Crash. New York's City Council plans to hold hearings on last week's deadly Staten Island ferry accident. Newsday is reporting that the investigation would likely start in mid-November. Councilman John Liu, who chairs the council's transportation committee, says the hearings won't interfere … [Read more...] about New York City Council Plans To Hold Hearings On Staten Island Ferry Crash
Council Plans Ferry Inquiry
Hearings On Staten Island Ferry Crash. The chairman of the City Council's transportation committee said yesterday that he would hold hearings on the fatal Staten Island Ferry crash, as city officials said the 10 victims would be remembered in a ceremony near the crash site. Councilman John Liu said the hearings which will be … [Read more...] about Council Plans Ferry Inquiry
Weather, Mechanics Ruled Out in N.Y. Ferry Probe
Neither Mechanical Nor Weather Caused A Staten Island Ferry To Crash. Federal investigators said Friday that neither mechanical problems nor bad weather caused a Staten Island ferry to slam into a pier Wednesday, killing 10 people and leaving many more seriously injured. They also said Friday that tests showed neither of the ferry … [Read more...] about Weather, Mechanics Ruled Out in N.Y. Ferry Probe
Up To 10 Die In Staten Island Ferry Crash
Staten Island Ferry Crashed Leaving 10 People Dead. A Staten Island ferry carrying commuters and tourists on a routine, 25-minute ride from Man-hattan crashed as it entered dock yesterday, leaving 10 reported dead and many more injured. Some victims lost arms or legs as the side of the ferry's main deck was ripped open by the … [Read more...] about Up To 10 Die In Staten Island Ferry Crash
