Released on: August 22, 2008, 8:20 am

Press Release Author: NEAL GOLDSTEIN/GODLSTEIN & BASHNER, P.C.

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: $10 Million Lawsuit Being Filed against Harlem Company Using
Sidewalk to Move Truck, Which Critically Injures Elderly Woman

Press Release Body: On Tuesday, July 14, 2008, Minnie Staten, 78, a longtime
resident of Harlem, was critically injured when a Budget Rent-a-Truck backed up on
the sidewalk and struck her. Budget Rent-A-Truck, which operates at 220 East 117th
Street, uses the sidewalk to maneuver their truck to and from their garage. This
has become a problem in the area. East 177th Street is a small and narrow road.

Minnie Staten, who was walking on the sidewalk with her walker, was hit when an
employee of Budget was driving one of these trucks on the sidewalk. The victim was
taken to Harlem Hospital where she was listed in critical condition with multiple
internal injuries. Randy Staten said his mother was in no position to avoid the
truck as she walks slowly and with a walker.

The family has hired an attorney to file a legal claim against Budget Rent-A-Car.
"This is an example of a company that completely ignores the safety of its
neighbors" said Neal Goldstein, attorney for the family. "The idea that this
company uses the sidewalk to move its trucks is just plain reckless." Mr. Goldstein
plans to file suit immediately. "The complete disregard of Mrs. Staten has put
her in a position from which she may never completely recover."


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