In a record-setting case, a 45-year-old male station cleaner for the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) secured a $4.1 million settlement. While working he encountered a hydraulic lift gate issue on the back of a truck. As he attempted to lower the gate, it jammed, resulting in severe injuries to his neck and shoulder, necessitating multiple surgeries.

The claim asserted that the gate’s malfunction stemmed from defects and improper maintenance by the LIRR.