NYC Parking Garage Collapse Sparks Evacuations and Shutdowns.
TL;DR
Two Manhattan residents have filed a $100 million class-action lawsuit against the owners, operators, and managers of a Financial District parking garage that collapsed on April 18, killing one person and injuring five others. The plaintiffs claim negligence and "reckless and wanton disregard for human life and property" on the part of the garage owners. The collapse is believed to have been caused by too many cars on the roof, along with heavier electric vehicles, and the garage had a long history of violations. Two other lawsuits have also been filed seeking unspecified damages.
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