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Former Bridge Worker Suing New TZB Construction Companies
The lawsuit was filed in White Plains.
A former new Tappan Zee Bridge worker 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.
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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.
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