SPBMCC Member Glenn W. Nick Secures $575,000 for Fall Victim

On Feb. 13, 2024, SPBMCC Partner Glenn W. Nick secured a $575,000 settlement for a firefighter who fell into an open and unguarded hole in the floor while responding to a job.

Fireman Falls Into Hole at Commercial Property

A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) lieutenant was responding to an emergency call at a commercial property when he fell into an open and unguarded hole in the floor which was obscured by heavy smoke conditions. His fall resulted in the need to be assisted out of this hole by several firefighters and, as a result, he sustained injuries to his hip and spine.  

The injuries he sustained in the line of duty required surgery to his hip and injections to his spine, as well as continuous physical therapy for his spine. These ongoing conditions forced him to retire early from the FDNY.  

Partner Glenn W. Nick Secures $575,000 Settlement for Plaintiff’s Injuries

SPBMCC Partner Glenn W. Nick successfully represented the plaintiff in this case against the commercial property owner and argued that it had a dangerous condition on its property in that there was an open and unguarded hole inside the premises. Following party depositions, we were able to negotiate this favorable settlement for the client. As general counsel for the Uniformed Firefighters Association, SPBMCC is proud to continue to represent New York City’s Bravest as we have done for many decades. The case was settled in Kings County Supreme Court.

Learn More About SPBMCC Member Glenn W. Nick

Glenn W. Nick joined the firm in 2011 and became a member in 2019. He has recovered a series of substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury. To learn more about Firm Member Glenn W. Nick, click here.