David Scher

Partner, Block O’Toole & Murphy. President, New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

Leading women of the bar celebrate the inaugural NYSTLA Women’s Caucus Midsummer Reception.

Get involved with NYSTLA ⤵️
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[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

Today marks a somber anniversary - the day the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire claimed 146 young lives in 1911.

@GovKathyHochul can honor workers by putting her signature on the #GrievingFamiliesAct, @dscher231 writes for @NYLawJournal ⤵️

[Block O'Toole Murphy, LLP @BlockOToole]

Last week, Block O’Toole & Murph’s appellate team, led by Christina Mercado, secured a major victory pursuant to New York Labor Law Section 240(1).

We’re proud of our family of attorneys and paralegals who work tirelessly to obtain justice for our clients.

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

Thank you @NetworkNY for including @NYSTLA in the installation of Michael Kohan.

The evening brought leaders of the bench & bar together. We were honored to see judicial leaders from across the city and state.

Congratulations Michael!

[Block O'Toole Murphy, LLP @BlockOToole]

200 lbs of semi-solid shotcrete fell onto a union sandhog worker while he was on the job, resulting in injuries that have permanently affected his life.

Firm Partners Jeffrey A. Block + S. Joseph Donahue settled this matter prior to trial for $4,950,000.

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

New York deserves a legal system that values everyone, not only the wealthy.

That's why we need the #GrievingFamiliesAct.

Legislator, nurse & mom @phara4assembly gives a voice to the women who never got to hold their babies in @NYDailyNews.

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[Jeffrey Bloom @jeff14mail]

few bills ever receive the overwhelming bi partisan support like #GrievingFamiliesAct. @GovKathyHochul listen to the voices of NYers as expressed by their elected representatives to the Legislature. Fix the antiquated wrongful death law.

[Block O'Toole Murphy, LLP @BlockOToole]

.@NYSTLA President + BOM Partner David Scher for @Gothamist on the #GrievingFamiliesAct, which Gov. Hochul could sign into law—or not.

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

“Unfortunately, the current law in NY is that when someone's killed as a result of another's carelessness or negligence, the value of the case is almost entirely based on what the person who died was earning & the results of that are absolutely perverse & unethical.” @dscher231

[Families For Safe Streets @NYC_SafeStreets]

We've joined a coalition of grief advocacy organizations, including @MADDNational and calling for the immediate signing of the Grieving Families Act by @govkathyhochul.

Grieving families deserve justice and equal treatment. We can't wait any longer.

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

Advocacy groups for gender, racial and age equality, labor unions, civil justice, domestic and gun violence and heartbroken families have all asked @GovKathyHochul to sign the #GrievingFamiliesAct now. @NYAGV1 @JusticeDotOrg @GIFFORDS_org @bradybuzz @Fam4SafeStreets

[SkYh @EVBrandAgency]

.@GovKathyHochul, Your delay in signing the #GrievingFamiliesAct marks two years of neglect, discrimination & disrespect towards those mourning. This inaction speaks louder than words, disregarding the deep pain of families awaiting justice. Time for empathy and action.

[NYC Building Trades @NYCBldgTrades]

Our affiliates stand for human dignity and protection of all workers from unsafe work conditions. New York’s current wrongful death law devalues lives by viewing them solely based on their income.

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

“The core tenant of the labor movement is that workers have inherent worth as human beings. One should not have to be rich to have worth.” - Stuart Appelbaum, President @RWDSU via @BklynEagle. @GovKathyHochul sign the #GrievingFamiliesAct https://t.co/zjWN1OaiUm

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

“Now that Grieving Families is back, with some limitations placed on who would be able to sue, the governor should sign it.” - @TheBuffaloNews Editorial Board. @GovKathyHochul sign the #GrievingFamiliesAct https://t.co/CD1ilZvGWL

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

“The costs of actions that result in a wrongful death should be borne by the responsible party, not the family that has had its loved one taken away.” - Pat Kane, @nynurses Executive Director @politico. @GovKathyHochul sign the #GrievingFamiliesAct https://t.co/FnNJgVuS47

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

"The family left behind gets no justice, and there’s no accountability for wrongdoers who cause death." - David L. Scher, Pres. @NYSTLA Opinion @timesunion. @GovKathyHochul sign the #GrievingFamilesAct https://t.co/SytoZYz0Fo

[Block O'Toole Murphy, LLP @BlockOToole]

For @timesunion, @NYSTLA President David Scher warns against the perverse idea that the loss of a child, a stay-at-home parent, retired or disabled person, could be worth little to nothing in the eyes of law.

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[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

"With just a month left in the year for @GovKathyHochul to act, the state’s largest public sector union ⁦@DC37nyc⁩ is calling on her to sign the #GrievingFamiliesAct. https://t.co/KjTMHbJRpA

[NYS Trial Lawyers @NYSTLA]

This little boy should be turning 7 today. Because of hospital negligence, his parents will never celebrate another birthday with him.

Tell Governor Hochul to sign the #GrievingFamiliesAct, add your name to the petition today.

#Justice4babymaison

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