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12-05-2008, 05:20 PM
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/12/04/2008-12-04_375m_for_fireman_hurt_hurt_in_brawl.html
$3.75M for fireman hurt hurt in brawl
BY THOMAS ZAMBITO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Friday, December 5th 2008, 4:26 AM
The former Staten Island firefighter bashed with a chair during a raucous New Year's Eve celebration five years ago won a $3.75 million payout from the city Thursday.
Robert Walsh, 45, agreed to the settlement as his lawyers were preparing to sum up their case to jurors in Manhattan Federal Court.
In 2003, Walsh was struck in the head by a chair wielded by fellow firefighter Michael Silvestri during a booze-filled night at the Staten Island firehouse nicknamed "Southern Comfort."
"The most egregious loss in this case is the loss of Robert Walsh to the people of the City of New York," said Walsh's lawyer Jonathan Reiter. "He was a dedicated, conscientious individual, whose great strength, motivation and dedication to the FDNY were of enormous value during the aftermath of Sept. 11 and in his everyday duties as a firefighter."
City attorneys confirmed the settlement.
Walsh testified that he hasn't been able to work since the attack and has been forced to live at home with his parents.
His lawyers accused the city of failing to supervise and discipline Silvestri.
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BigJake Dec 5, 2008 2:56:38 PM Report Offensive Post
Deducting the $3.75M from the firefighters next contract might deter this type of nonsense in the firehouses.
$3.75M for fireman hurt hurt in brawl
BY THOMAS ZAMBITO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Friday, December 5th 2008, 4:26 AM
The former Staten Island firefighter bashed with a chair during a raucous New Year's Eve celebration five years ago won a $3.75 million payout from the city Thursday.
Robert Walsh, 45, agreed to the settlement as his lawyers were preparing to sum up their case to jurors in Manhattan Federal Court.
In 2003, Walsh was struck in the head by a chair wielded by fellow firefighter Michael Silvestri during a booze-filled night at the Staten Island firehouse nicknamed "Southern Comfort."
"The most egregious loss in this case is the loss of Robert Walsh to the people of the City of New York," said Walsh's lawyer Jonathan Reiter. "He was a dedicated, conscientious individual, whose great strength, motivation and dedication to the FDNY were of enormous value during the aftermath of Sept. 11 and in his everyday duties as a firefighter."
City attorneys confirmed the settlement.
Walsh testified that he hasn't been able to work since the attack and has been forced to live at home with his parents.
His lawyers accused the city of failing to supervise and discipline Silvestri.
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1 comments so far.
BigJake Dec 5, 2008 2:56:38 PM Report Offensive Post
Deducting the $3.75M from the firefighters next contract might deter this type of nonsense in the firehouses.