Helicopter

$116 Million Verdict for Family in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

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New York, NY — In a landmark decision, a Manhattan jury awarded $116 million to the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who tragically lost his life along with four others when their helicopter crashed into the East River in March 2018. The lawsuit, centered on claims of negligence and improper safety measures, culminated in a verdict that exposed significant lapses in the aviation tour industry. The helicopter, designed for aerial photography without doors, plunged into the frigid waters after a passenger’s harness accidentally triggered a fuel shutoff switch, immediately cutting the engine. While … Read more

Historic $116 Million Verdict Awarded in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit, Marking Largest Wrongful Death Jury Award in State History

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New York — In a landmark verdict, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury has awarded $116 million to Nancy Cadigan, the mother of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old aspiring journalist who perished in a helicopter crash in March 2018. The decision marks the largest ever payout for a single wrongful death case in New York State history. Trevor Cadigan was among five passengers who drowned when their doors-off helicopter tour spiraled into the East River. The tragic incident occurred near East 88th Street, leaving only the pilot alive. The helicopter, owned by Liberty Helicopter and operated by … Read more

Jury Awards $116 Million to Family After Fatal NYC Helicopter Crash Involving Faulty Safety Equipment

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New York – A New York City jury has awarded $116 million to the relatives of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who perished in a tragic helicopter accident in March 2018, along with four other passengers. The incident occurred when an open-door sightseeing helicopter plunged into the East River, its passengers trapped in safety harnesses that subsequently led to their deaths. Cadigan, originally from Dallas, had moved to New York to pursue journalism and was showing the city to his visiting friend, Brian McDaniel, a firefighter, also from Dallas, when the tragedy struck. The crash … Read more

Family Wins $116 Million in Landmark Lawsuit After Fatal Helicopter Crash

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Los Angeles, CA — In a significant financial judgement, a Los Angeles court has awarded $116 million to the family of a man who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash. The paramount decision marks a critical moment in aviation litigation, underlining the costs associated with safety oversights. The lawsuit stemmed from a harrowing incident where the helicopter, chartered for a routine scouting mission for real estate investments, spiraled out of control and crashed, claiming the life of businessman Gregorio De Santis among others. Legal representatives for the family argued that both reckless operation … Read more