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York_Villain t1_j27qiiz wrote

Reply to comment by R_M_T in Private guards hired by MTA arrested for NYC subway beatdown by 1600hazenstreet

The victim will sue the MTA and whatever the private security firm is, no? It'll be the third party security settling though, wouldn't it?

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R_M_T t1_j28dd7w wrote

Good question but it is not necessarily the case.

MTA in this situation can be liable for “negligent hiring” and “respondeat superior” (employers are held responsible for actions of employees, such as security companies, who are acting in the course of their employment)

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Wowzlul t1_j29e6pl wrote

Because of the difficulties in suing the MTA, would it be more fruitful to sue the contractor? Dunno about this particular company, but maybe they'd be more inclined to settle? Or at least their insurer.

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R_M_T t1_j29k9v1 wrote

@Wowzlul “difficult” is a loaded word. A good attorney can navigate all the difficulty with relative ease, it just takes time.

OPs original comment that I have been expanding on makes it seem like getting money from MTA/TA is quick, and that isn’t true.

Litigation is just a nasty business. Nothing is easy and there are a lot of bumps in the roads.

It’s always important to get yourself quality attorney who can guide you and get you compensated for your injuries and future limitations

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