Personal Injury
Jury Finds PATH 95% at Fault in Trackman's Foot Injury Case
A federal jury in the Southern District of New York found Port Authority Trans Hudson Corp. 95% at fault for a track worker's left foot injury. Eduardo Williams, a Trackman 1, alleged that a third rail fell on his foot during tie work in Newark, New Jersey. He sued under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Jurors awarded $4,280,000 for lost earnings and pain and suffering on August 20, 2026. After stipulated liens and a 5% reduction for contributory negligence, the Court entered Judgment for $4,252,720.50.