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Lawyers ‘overbilled’ for 9/11 settlements of sick workers
In a greedy grab for blood money, a law firm representing sick and dying Ground Zero workers overbilled its legal partner by $36 million in expenses, newly released court papers allege.
Head of New York law firm fires back at partner
One head of prominent New York law firm Napoli Bern has taken the unusual step of claiming his partner had “a mental collapse” amid a struggle over the business and allegations of an affair.
Affair and vengeful wife rip apart 9/11 law firm
One of New York City’s most prominent law firms — which raked in tens of millions of dollars representing 9/11 responders — has been ripped apart by a soap opera…
Hero cop’s sister seeks Zadroga Law extension
Vital aid programs for Sept. 11 first responders to expire in 2015, 2016
Statement from 911 Health Watch on the Release of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 3rd Annual Report
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, has just released its 3rd Annual Report along with updated statistics on its progress to date. Below is the Statement by 911 Health Watch on its release. For Immediate Release from 911 Health WatchOctober 17th, 2014Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat(646) 634-9103ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org Statement of 911 Health Watch on the Release of […]
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Paid Out More Than $500 Million in Last Year
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund paid out more than $500 million in the last year.
Statement of 911 Health Watch on the Release of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 3rdd Annual Report
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, has just released its 3rd Annual Report along with updated statistics on its progress to date. Below is the Statement by 911 Health Watch on its release. For Immediate Release from 911 Health Watch October 17th, 2014 Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat 646) 634-9103 ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org Statement of 911 Health Watch […]
9/11 Sick Claims Must Be Filed by Midnight
Those who worked in the World Trade Center or lived in the surrounding areas on September 11, 2001, have until midnight tonight to file compensation requests under the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Deadline For Filing 9/11 Sick Claims Is Midnight
Tuesday is the deadline for people to file claims with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund created by the Zadroga Act.
Honor these heroes
The NYPD lost 23 heroes on 9/11, the blackest day in The Finest’s long history. In the years since, the toll of those who served on The Pile during rescue and recovery and later succumbed to illnesses…