$1.6 Million Premises Liability Settlement in Manhattan

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.6 million settlement for a Manhattan tenant who suffered injuries to her knee, neck, back, shoulder, hip, ankle, and leg after slipping on water from a broken pipe inside her apartment.

A Dangerous Apartment Condition in Manhattan

Water had been leaking from a broken bathroom pipe inside our client's apartment for an extended period. She had filed numerous complaints with building management — and a court had even issued an order requiring the landlord to make repairs. Despite all of this, the broken pipe remained unfixed.

One day, our client slipped on the pooled water and fell, sustaining injuries to her right knee, cervical spine, lumbar spine, right shoulder, right hip, right ankle, and right leg. The injuries left her in significant pain and unable to perform basic daily activities.

Holding a Negligent Manhattan Landlord Accountable

The landlord and their insurance carrier initially attempted to minimize the severity of our client's injuries, arguing that pre-existing conditions contributed to her condition. Our premises liability attorneys gathered the complete complaint history, obtained the court order that had been ignored, and retained medical experts who established the direct causal link between the fall and each of our client's injuries.

The documented pattern of neglect — tenant complaints, a court order, and still no repair — made a compelling case for willful negligence.

$1.6 Million for an Injured Manhattan Tenant

Through mediation, the case resolved for $1.6 million — compensation that addresses our client's extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation needs, lost wages, and the pain and suffering endured because a landlord refused to fix a known hazard.

"A tenant should never have to fear injury inside their own home. When a landlord ignores repeated complaints and even defies a court order, they must be held fully accountable for the harm that follows."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured due to unsafe conditions in a New York apartment or building, our slip and fall attorneys have decades of experience holding negligent landlords accountable, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.