Former TZ Bridge Worker Suing Construction Companies

He was sent to one of the construction barges in bad weather, the suit states.

Posted Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 12:45 pm ET

A former new worker on the new bridge over the Hudson River has filed suit in federal court alleging negligence that caused his paralysis.

Richard Downing is suing Tappan Zee Constructors and Illinois-based Traylor Bros., according to lohud.com.

In July, Downing was working on a tugboat and was allegedly ordered onto a barge that was then pushed into hazardous weather conditions.

Lohud.com said Downing sustained injuries to his spinal cord and back, which caused his paralysis.

For the complete article, including what the crew did after Downing was injured, read lohud.com here.

Photo credit: New York Thruway Authority.

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