Brazilian tourist who lost arm and leg in NYC subway accident wins $82 mn after 9 years
A Brazilian student, Luisa Janssen Harger Da Silva, received $82 million from a jury after losing her arm and leg in a train accident in NYC. The lack of safety measures on the subway platform caused the accident, and the MTA is appealing the verdict. Train accidents in NYC are a rising issue, with 1,000 injuries and 30 fatalities reported in 2024.