The jury's comparative negligence finding brings plaintiff Justin D'Amico's award down to $6 million, but his lawyers at Shaffer & Gaier said they went to trial anticipating a fight over how the plaintiff’s actions contributed to his injury.
October 04, 2022 at 04:56 PM
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Litigation Reporter
A Philadelphia jury returned an $8.2 million verdict to a welder who was crushed by a catwalk during a construction accident, but still found the plaintiff to be 27% negligent.
Michael Shaffer and Michael Gaier, partners at Shaffer & Gaier in Philadelphia who represented plaintiff Justin D’Amico, indicated that they went to trial anticipating a fight over how their client’s actions contributed to his injury.
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Michael Gaier, left, and Michael Shaffer, right, with Shaffer & Gaier. Courtesy photos
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Gwendolyn Bright. (Courtesy photo)
