Brazilian Tourist Awarded $82 Million After Losing Limbs in New York Subway Accident: MTA Safety Failures Exposed

Nov 26, 2025 03:32 pm CST

A federal jury awarded $82 million to Brazilian tourist Luisa Da Silva after she lost her left arm and leg in a 2016 New York subway accident. The lawsuit revealed the MTA had rejected free platform barrier installations despite years of accident data. The case highlights critical public transportation safety concerns as MTA appeals the verdict while hundreds continue to be injured on tracks annually.