Kin of Wal-Mart Stampede Victim to Sue New York County

February 24, 2009

Relatives of a worker trampled to death in a crush of post-Thanksgiving bargain-hunters at a New York Wal-Mart have filed court papers indicating they intend to sue Nassau County and its police department.

A notice of claim — the first step toward suing a municipality — was filed Tuesday in state Supreme Court. It claims the Long Island county and police were negligent, careless and reckless before the Nov. 28 stampede in Valley Stream that killed Jdimytai “Jimmy” Damour.

Nassau County Attorney Lorna Goodman says the claims have no merit.

The family’s lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and others was dropped after the relatives changed lawyers but they say they will refile it.

Topics Lawsuits New York

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  • February 26, 2009 at 12:02 pm
    Hank says:
    So if I am a responsible person who is looking to save a few bucks, but gets stuck in the middle of this moving mob and have no idea what I am stepping on until it is too late... read more
  • February 25, 2009 at 6:50 am
    Paul says:
    I totally agree, there are what is commonly called "Trailer Trash." No respect for anyone and their kids are exactly the same way. Brought up with the influence of "ME ME ME" ... read more
  • February 24, 2009 at 6:34 am
    fighting saints says:
    I'm with Elizabeth 100%. Every greedy POS that trampled this poor man should be charged with a crime and spend some time in jail.

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