Nicholas A. Passalacqua, Esq., a seasoned attorney, owner and managing director of Passalacqua & Associates, LLC, along with co-counsel Joseph Donahue and Jeffrey Block has secured a landmark $3.2 million settlement in a playground liability case, marking what is believed to be the largest single recovery of its kind in New York State history.
The case involved a child who suffered severe and permanent injuries due to a municipalities failure to maintain playground equipment in safe conditions. Through meticulous investigation and vigorous advocacy, Mr. Passalacqua successfully demonstrated the negligence that led to the life-altering injuries, ensuring the victim and their family received the justice and resources they deserve.
“Playgrounds should be places of laughter and fun for children, not scenes of preventable tragedy,” said Nick. “This settlement not only provides for the immediate needs of my client but also all anticipated and unanticipated medical needs in the future. It also sends a powerful message about the duty and responsibility of maintaining safe public spaces for our communities.”
This record-breaking settlement is a testament to Passalacqua & Associates’ dedication to achieving justice for victims and holding negligent parties accountable. It highlights their ongoing commitment to making communities safer through skilled legal representation and unwavering advocacy.
Mr. Passalacqua is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law and Sacred heart University. He is also a proud graduate of T.R. Proctor High School in Utica, NY. With a deep commitment to the law and an extensive track record in personal injury and liability cases, Passalacqua & Associates have earned a reputation as a leader in their field.
This groundbreaking case underscores the importance of proactive safety measures in public spaces and serves as a reminder of the legal recourse available to victims of negligence.
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