$465,000 Settlement for Stabbing Victim Injured on Overcrowded Party Boat

Blitz Law Group, LLP successfully obtained a $465,000 settlement on behalf of our client, who was violently stabbed multiple times during a chaotic and preventable incident aboard a party boat in April 2024.

The Incident - Stabbing Victim Injured on Overcrowded Party Boat

On the night of April 20, 2024, our client attended an event aboard a party boat on the Hudson River. As the vessel was still attempting to dock, security prematurely directed guests to disembark, leading to a surge of hundreds of passengers well beyond the boat’s legal capacity. The overcrowded and chaotic conditions erupted into violence when a dispute broke out among attendees.

As our client—a bystander—attempted to defuse an altercation, he was attacked and stabbed seven times in the stomach, right shoulder, back, and hand by another passenger who managed to bring a knife aboard despite supposed metal detection and bag screening. The assailant’s weapon was smuggled past security, revealing a complete breakdown in safety protocols and crowd control by the event organizers and vessel operators.

The Injuries

Our client sustained life-threatening internal and orthopedic injuries that required multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation:

• Seven stab wounds to the abdomen, shoulder, hand, and back

• Arterial bleeding in the mesentery of the colon

• Abdominal trauma requiring two major surgeries (a diagnostic laparoscopy converted to open laparotomy, followed by further surgical repair)

• Evisceration and repair of the mesocolon and contusions to the pancreas

• Shoulder labral tear and rotator cuff tendinosis, leading to chronic pain and limited motion

• Permanent keloid scarring across his abdomen, shoulder, and chest

Our client was hospitalized for seven days at NYU Langone Hospital and later underwent months of physical therapy to regain partial use of his right arm. MRI studies revealed structural damage to his shoulder, and arthroscopic shoulder surgery to address his persistent pain and dysfunction.

Scarring and Emotional Trauma

Beyond the physical injuries, our client’s scars became a lasting and painful reminder of the attack. He has undergone multiple intralesional Kenalog injections at Infinity Dermatology to treat his large keloid scars, with ongoing sessions scheduled.

Our client has also been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and continues therapy twice weekly for nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and depression stemming from the stabbing and his disfigurement.

The Settlement

After extensive investigation, expert review, and preparation for mediation, Blitz Law Group secured a $465,000 settlement on behalf of our client.

A Powerful Result

This case highlights Blitz Law Group’s unwavering commitment to justice for victims of negligence and violence. Despite facing significant trauma and ongoing challenges, our client’s courage and perseverance—combined with the firm’s tireless advocacy—led to a result that provides meaningful compensation and accountability.