Parker Waichman LLP Designated Co-Lead Counsel in Hurricane Sandy Litigation
Parker Waichman LLP In Hurricane Sandy Litigation. On May 30, Parker Waichman LLP was designated co-lead counsel for Hurricane Sandy-related litigation against the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and/or National Grid. Pending and subsequent actions will be consolidated into one action before the Supreme Court, County of Nassau, … [Read more...] about Parker Waichman LLP Designated Co-Lead Counsel in Hurricane Sandy Litigation
Five injured when train station escalator suddenly goes in reverse
Five people were injured when a train station escalator in New Jersey suddenly reversed on Monday morning. According to a CNN.com report, three people needed to be taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. They were on an escalator at Exchange Place station in Jersey City, N.J., on Monday morning when the moving … [Read more...] about Five injured when train station escalator suddenly goes in reverse
LIPA Faces Negligence Claims After Superstorm Sandy
The devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy will likely be felt for years or longer for many people in the storm's path. For people and businesses on Long Island, N.Y., and the surrounding area, much of that post-storm trauma likely could have been avoided had their electricity providers taken precautions prior to the storm and … [Read more...] about LIPA Faces Negligence Claims After Superstorm Sandy
High-powered attorneys file Notice of Claim against Long Island Power Authority in Sandy’s wake
Three New York area law firms have combined forces in serving notice to Long Island Power Authority that they intend to fully litigate claims that the power company was negligent in its preparations and reaction to Superstorm Sandy in the last few weeks. According to a press release from the national law firm of Parker Waichman … [Read more...] about High-powered attorneys file Notice of Claim against Long Island Power Authority in Sandy’s wake
Lawsuit filed against slow power companies on Long Island
The pace of recovery for many living in New York's Long Island in the aftermath of Hurricane and Superstorm Sandy is raising the frustration and anger laws. According to a SmartGridNews.com report, more than 38,000 people in the Long Island and surrounding areas were still without power this past weekend, now more than two weeks … [Read more...] about Lawsuit filed against slow power companies on Long Island
Clearing debris in Sandy’s path will expose many to high levels of asbestos
Those left in the wake or responding to the dangers created by Hurricane Sandy along the East Coast face many dangers and hardships in the coming days and chief among them could be the threat of asbestos exposure. Hurricane Sandy eventually came ashore in southern New Jersey, causing widespread destruction over a several … [Read more...] about Clearing debris in Sandy’s path will expose many to high levels of asbestos
