MTA mechanic paralyzed by deadly derailment suing for $100 million
A Metro-North Railroad mechanic says he was paralyzed in the deadly commuter train derailment in New York City and is suing for $100 million.
Samuel Rivera of Ossining and his wife allege negligence by Metro-North and its parent agency.
The lawsuit says Rivera, a passenger on the train that derailed Dec. 1, suffered injuries including spinal cord damage that resulted in quadriplegia.