Families of New Yorkers hurt in e-bike fires seek justice, but often come up empty
Bronx Fire Victims File First Lawsuit Against Tower Owners $1Billion
As reported in The Wall Street Journal, plaintiffs’ lawyer Robert Vilensky filed a notice of claim against the city on Tuesday signaling his intent to seek another $1 billion for those who join the class-action case. “There’s no number high enough,” Mr. Vilensky said.
Bronx tower owners hit with $3B class-action lawsuit over fire that killed 17 people
The New York Post recently discussed Ronemus & Vilensky’s class action lawsuit relating to the 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire. “When I heard about what happened…my blood boiled because this was a preventable accident and a preventable fire. By that, I mean the fire spreading,” Robert Vilensky told the Post.
Bronx Fire Sparks Conversation About Racial Disparities
Yahoo.com features attorney Robert Vilensky in its article about the 2022 Bronx condo fire.
Liability for Fatal Bronx Apartment Fire May Be in Billions
The New York Law Journal covers the progression of Ronemus & Vilensky’s class-action lawsuit on behalf of the tenants of the Bronx Apartment Fire that occurred on January 9, 2022.
Petition Sketches Out City Liability for Fatal Bronx Fire
CourthouseNews.com profiles the claims Ronemus & Vilensky is asserting in its class action lawsuit on behalf of tenants affected by the 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire.
Fat Joe Launches Relief Fund For Victims Of Deadly Bronx Apartment Fire
Vibe references Attorney Robert Vilensky’s ongoing class-action lawsuit on behalf of apartment tenants in its coverage of fundraising efforts relating to the 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire.
Youngest victim in Bronx fire was 2 years old, cultural leader says borough neglect is to blame
The Daily Kos references Attorney Robert Vilensky’s class action lawsuit on behalf of the tenants of 333 East 181st Street in its coverage about the 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire.
Bronx building blaze sparks conversation about fire safety racial disparities
Attorney Robert Vilensky speaks with theGrio about the 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire, along with the racial and socioeconomic considerations it has raised.
Deadly Bronx fire: Survivors file lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages
PIX11 profiles Ronemus & Vilensky’s lawsuits related to the 2022 Bronx Deadly Fire.
The worst fires in New York City history have something in common: Immigrant victims
WLFI shares attorney Ronemus Vilensky’s insights on the 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire.
$350 Million Police Brutality Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of NYC Man Killed By Police
June 11, 2020 – Family of Bronx man killed by cops during routine traffic stop file suit
Survivors of Deadly Bronx Fire File Suit, Alleging Landlords Knew of Safety Problems
Insurance Journal reports on Ronemus & Vilensky’s lawsuit targeting government officials in 2022 Bronx Apartment Fire.
Survivors of deadly Bronx fire file 1st lawsuit, lawyers claim negligence as cause
Owners of Bronx high-rise where 17 were killed in fire started by space heater are facing 22-person class-action lawsuit for $1BILLION after residents lose all their possessions
Married couple sue owners of Bronx blaze building for $600 million
A Bronx husband and wife have already filed suit against the owners of the Bronx building where a blaze killed 17 people Sunday — demanding $600 million over faulty safety measures they say contributed to the fire’s stunning destruction. Rosa Reyes and Felix Martinez filed the action in Bronx Supreme Court Monday — a day after the Read More »
2 Killed in Jet Ski Crash as Waters Get Crowded During Pandemic
Every summer, the buzz rising from New York’s waterways grows more raucous, as people seeking a break from the heat rent jet skis and splash around the city. With the increased activity comes familiar complaints: crowded rivers, aggressive driving and partying near marinas. But those concerns have been exacerbated this summer, as people seeking liberation Read More »
NYCHA faces another wrongful death suit for Harlem fire that killed 6
The city’s housing authority is facing another wrongful death suit for the fatal fire that killed a mother and her four kids in a Harlem apartment last year, new court papers show.
The case of the Dominican father shot to death by the police in the Bronx 10 months ago stalled.
The State Attorney’s Office has still not made a decision on whether or not to press charges against the officers who shot the young father. The defense and the family demand that the attorney act immediately.
Black, Brown and Blue in the Bronx: Stories of Pain, Profiling, and Measured Promise
On June 10, the family filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the police officers involved for $100 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages. Feliz’s family hired Robert Vilensky to represent them.
NYCHA Residents File $5,000,000,000 Complaint for the Lack of COVID-19 Safety Measures
May 29, 2020 – NYCHA tenants have officially filed a $5 billion lawsuit against the city and housing authority. The lawyer that represents the plaintiffs commented that they weren’t given masks, there were no signs regarding physical distancing, and that little was done to stop the spread of the virus.
NYPost: Tenants plan suit against NYCHA officials for coronavirus response
May 29, 2020 – Attorney Robert Vilensky is currently representing 20 claimants who hope to file a class-action suit against the city and the New York Housing Authority.
NY Post: Over 1,200 NYCHA residents have died from coronavirus
May 18, 2020 – The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 1,200 New Yorkers who live in the Big Apple’s public housing complexes and sickened another 6,600 tenants there, according to new stats released by City Hall. Read more
Robert Vilensky Telemundo Interview RE: NYCHA’s Poor Effort to Contain Covid
In New York City, where coronavirus has killed more than 1,200 residents of public housing, the neighbors are getting ready to file a lawsuit because NYCHA has taken too long to implement preventative measures and their cleaning protocols have not been sufficient.
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Telemundo47 Interview: NYCHA Wasted ‘Valuable Time’ on COVID-19 Response
May 18, 2020 – Robert Vilensky was interviewed on Telemundo this evening to expose the New York City Housing Authority as having a weak, ineffective response to the coronavirus outbreak. View here..
Vilensky Speaks About the Issues That Caused the Fire that Left 13 dead during 2-year anniversary
December 28th will mark two years since one of NYC’s deadliest fires. Robert Vilensky is representing 73 of the victims. Read More…
Family that Escapes Bronx Fire Speaks Out
Attorneys allege racial profiling police shooting unarmed bronx man
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Lawsuit planned by family of unarmed man killed while resisting arrest in the Bronx
The family of an unarmed ex-con who was shot dead by cops as he resisted arrest during a Bronx traffic stop is planning Read More…
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Man shot dead by cops while resisting arrest gave cops his brothers id during traffic stop
My harrowing road to recovery after a jet ski joyride left me in a coma
I had just moved to Queens from California and this was my first time at the Rockaways. Read More…
Mom whose tot started deadly Bronx fire wants over $1B: suit
The attorney in another lawsuit brought by 76 victims and relatives of victims Read More…
‘An emotional tidal wave’: Belmont fire survivors recall tragedy nearly 1 year later
Loved ones are remembering those who were lost nearly one year ago in the massive Belmont fire that killed 13 people. Read More…
Metro North Train Crash Five Years Later
When he was a boy, no more than 2 years old, Steven Ciccone tumbled to the ground on legs weakened by cerebral palsy. Read More…
Victims of deadly Bronx fire suing city for $100 million
The plaintiffs’ lawyer, Robert Vilensky, told The Post, “I filed the suits on behalf of my many clients — who were significantly injured Read More…
City probed over claim 820 children had lead poisoning
Lawyer Robert Vilensky, who isn’t involved in that case, cited a $57 million verdict handed up by a Bronx jury in January. Read More…
I-Team Quotes Robert Vilensky on Faulty Fire Doors
“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.” Read More …
Robert Vilensky Interviewed Over Fatal Shooting of Bronx Man
“What intelligence gathering was done to see who was living in the apartment?” asked Robert Vilensky, the family’s attorney. Read More …
Robert Vilensky quoted on Metro North Legal Trouble
“You go through an experience like that and a train crashes and it all comes back,” said Russell’s attorney, Robert Vilensky. “He clearly still has some psychological scarring.” Read More …
Robert Vilensky Interviewed by the New York Post for Bronx Fire
Attorney Robert Vilensky, who is preparing a lawsuit against the landlord of the building that went up in flames Dec. 28, says the property owner should have provided child-safety caps Read More …
Robert Vilensky Quoted in the Daily News for Deadly Bronx Fire Lawsuit
Vilensky said that while he’s not sure if ACS was in fact monitoring the firebug’s mom, he has to make the allegation in a notice of claim within 90 days, or risk not being able to file a lawsuit. Read More …
Robert Vilensky Interviewed by The New York Times for Bronx Shooting
“Five police officers can’t figure out a better way to take down a guy who is 69 years old and all of 5-4 and 160 pounds, other than shooting him the chest?” the family’s lawyer, Robert Vilensky, said. Read More …
Robert Vilensky Interviewed by New York Post for Student Assault Case
Cardona’s attorney, Robert Vilensky, questioned how Okunola was able to keep his job after two prior incidents with students. Read More…
Ronemus & Vilensky to Represent Assaulted Student in Court
A Bronx teacher with a history of physically punishing students was arrested after cops say he slapped a middle schooler in the face. Read More…
Associated Press Interviews NYC Train Accident Lawyer Robert Vilensky
Robert Vilensky, a lawyer for five injured train passengers, said the findings about the third rail show dangers that transit officials should have anticipated and alleviated.
NYC Train Accident Attorney Robert Vilensky is Interviewed by NBC News
“I understand leaving the rails there if that’s what they’re replacing at the time, but how could they be doing it at the same time the trains are coming by?” attorney Robert Vilensky said. Read More…
Sleep apnea is lawyers’ new favorite criminal defense
“It just seems to be a very convenient defense,’’ said Robert Vilensky of the engineer’s alleged sleep apnea. “I’m not buying it.’’ Read More…
Attorney Vilensky Sues LIRR for $15 Million on Behalf of His Injured Client
Attorney Robert Vilensky is representing an LIRR crash victim in NYC.
Bronx crash: Union head says Metro-North knew dangers
Metro-North accidents cost $38M and Climbing
NTSB Report To Examine Causes of East Harlem Gas Blast
Flashbacks for Metro-North derailment survivors after Amtrak crash
Philadelphia Amtrak Derailment – NBC News Interviews Robert Vilensky
Attorney Robert Vilensky was interviewed by NBC News in NYC about the deadly Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia.
Valhalla train crash: Tracking blame
NYC set to hand over $1B in lawsuit payouts
Report Explosion Prove Negligence in East Harlem
Recovery Goes On After the Deadly Gas Explosion in Harlem
The anniversary of the deadly Harlem gas explosion that killed eight people and leveled two buildings, also marks the beginnings of the process of holding Con Edison and the City of New York accountable for the loss of life, injuries, and tremendous loss of property. The tragedy was caused by a leaky pipe that allowed Read More »
Veteran NYPD cop hurt in Metro-North crash to sue for $10M
A veteran NYPD cop who was injured in Sunday’s hideous Metro North crash plans to slap the MTA …
First two lawsuits filed over derailment of Metro-North train in the Bronx, including one demanding $100 million in compensation
Eddie Russell, a newly retired NYPD cop, filed the first suit, on Friday, and requests $10 million…
Second suit filed in fatal Metro-North crash
Metro North Tragedy: Mount Kisco Man to Sue
Passenger files claim in deadly Metro-North crash
First lawsuit filed in deadly Metro-North crash
Commuter Files Lawsuit Against Metro-North In Fatal Valhalla Crash
Metro-North crash: Mount Kisco man to sue for $10m
Passenger in train crash to sue Metro North, NY
A passenger injured in the deadliest crash in Metro-North history has filed notice that he will sue the railroad, state and MTA for $10 million…
Victims of East Harlem gas explosion file notices of claim against New York City
Victims have filed paperwork indicating they’ll sue New York City regarding the March 12 blast…
Anniversary Of Harlem Gas Explosion That Killed 8 Marked On Site
