Family sues NYC transit authority over push death

March 30, 2013 @ 12:08 am

NEW YORK (AP) - The family of a man who died after allegedly being pushed into the path of a New York City subway train has filed a lawsuit against the city's transit authority.

The lawsuit filed Friday by the family of Ki-Suck Han seeks unspecified damages stemming from his December 3 death. It accuses the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of negligence.

Police say a homeless man admitted pushing Han onto the tracks but said Han was drunk and instigated the confrontation.

Naeem Davis has been charged in Han's death and is being held without bail. His attorney has said Han went after his client.


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  • Honus wrote...
    "wasn't strong enough to lift " a little Korean man
    December 4, 2012 8:57 pm
    That very well may be true. I don't imagine too many p*ssies are known for their physical strength. I also note that he made sure the Post had the oportunity to purchase his photo. Curse them both.
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  • shark75 wrote...
    Both "pushers" sound like immigrants
    December 27, 2012 7:28 pm
    God bless multiculturalism and diversity.
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  • hpygolkyone wrote...
    My Two Cents...........
    December 29, 2012 2:36 pm
    I have never understood why people wait for trains, red lights and such while standing with their toes over the edge of the sidewalk/platform?

    I tend to stand back as far as I can, because of just such an event. You never know who is going to come up behind you and give you a shove into traffic/harms way.

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  • JohnQEveryman wrote...
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    December 31, 2012 10:17 am
    Even more amazing was her statement that she's been targeting 'Muslims and Hindus since 9/11'. I don't care if she was 'off her meds', someone like this needs to be removed from society. @hpygolkyone: Having lived in NYC and Chicago, I can tell you it's common to have to stand that close to the edge to ensure you get a decent spot... or on the train at all. Riding the subway/El is a gamble, given all the crazies out there and the history of incidents like this in both cities.
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