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Families of New Yorkers hurt in e-bike fires seek justice, but often come up empty

Families of New Yorkers hurt in e-bike fires seek justice, but often come up empty

Families of New Yorkers hurt in e-bike fires seek justice, but often come up empty

All 17 Victims of Bronx Apartment Fire, Including 2-year-old, Died of Smoke Inhalation, NYC Medical Examiner Rules

All 17 Victims of Bronx Apartment Fire, Including 2-year-old, Died of Smoke Inhalation, NYC Medical Examiner Rules

Attorney Vilensky's claim includes failing to ensure smoke detectors were working, failing to provide adequate heat, failing to have an intercom system and failing to have a sprinkler system.

Landlords of Bronx Building Were Buying Up Affordable Housing in New York

Landlords of Bronx Building Were Buying Up Affordable Housing in New York

“This was a totally preventable tragedy,” said Robert Vilensky, a lawyer for the tenants. “Had the landlord and city done the things that they are required to do, 17 people would be alive and scores of others unharmed.”

Bronx Fire Victims File First Lawsuit Against Tower Owners $1Billion

Bronx Fire Victims File First Lawsuit Against Tower Owners $1Billion

“There’s no number high enough,” Mr. Vilensky said.

The worst fires in New York City history have something in common: Immigrant victims

The worst fires in New York City history have something in common: Immigrant victims

Attorney Robert Vilensky said he represents 22 plaintiffs in the lawsuits but expects others to join in the litigation.

Bronx tower owners hit with $3B class-action lawsuit over fire that killed 17 people

Bronx tower owners hit with $3B class-action lawsuit over fire that killed 17 people

Robert Vilensky filed a notice of claim against the city; the Department of Buildings; the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development; former Mayor Bill de Blasio and Housing Commissioner Melanie La Rocca.

They Survived Apartment Fires. But They Can’t Escape The Aftermath

They Survived Apartment Fires. But They Can’t Escape The Aftermath

Robert Vilensky talks about the aftermath of the 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire.

Faulty Fire Doors Persist Even After Bronx Inferno Killed 13

Faulty Fire Doors Persist Even After Bronx Inferno Killed 13

“There’s no question it was a faulty door,” Vilensky said. “I tested every door in the apartment building. Not one of them closed all the way.”

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Victims of a Bronx building fire in New York file class action lawsuits

Civil attorney Robert Vilensky currently represents 22 people in the lawsuits and hopes more similar sufferers will follow suit.

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