Rash of Police Brutality Can Lead To Civil Claims
In the wake of the tragic deaths of Eric Garner in Staten Island and 18 year old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, police departments have come under heavy scrutiny for their policies and procedures regarding the use of force during the course of performing their jobs. There has been much public debate on whether the police actions…
$625,000 Settlement on Behalf of Dutchess County Resident Injured While Unloading Marble
The Law Office of Louis Grandelli, P.C. recently obtained a $625,000.00 settlement on behalf of a 52 year old Dutchess County resident who was seriously injured while he was unloading granite slabs from a container. At the time of his accident, Roberto Lopez was employed by Global Granite in Wappingers Falls, New York. Mr. Lopez’s primary responsibilities…
Is Richmond Avenue The Most Dangerous Street in NYC?
Earlier this year, The Mayor’s office implemented its Vision Zero Plan in an attempt to eradicate traffic accident related deaths in the City of New York. However, the Mayor’s Vision Zero plan does not appear to have made the streets of Staten Island any safer for motorists and pedestrians. Despite the proliferation of “red light…
Synthetic Marijuana, Real Danger
The Staten Island Advance recently reported that Emergency Room visits as a result of synthetic marijuana have gone up 220% in 2014 as a result of use of the drug. This rise has occurred despite the fact that use and sale of the drug has been outlawed at both the state and federal level since…
