Politics & Government
County Settles Lawsuit With Injured Worker For $2.8M
The heating and AC mechanic fell from a 6-foot ladder.
WHITE PLAINS, NY — A worker who has injured falling off a ladder in the basement of a White Plains court building will receive $2.8 million in a settlement of a lawsuit against Westchester County.
Heating and air-conditioning mechanic Joseph Gragnaniello was fixing a boiler May 20, 2013, when he fell off a 6-foot ladder, striking many object on the way down, the Journal News said.
He alleged the county didn’t provide adequate safety or equipment.
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