Two men. Two amputations. One dangerous subway station. In this episode of Trial Bible, host Gennady Voldz welcomes legendary trial attorney Peter S. Thomas to break down how he secured a $103.6 million verdict against the New York City Transit Authority—turning a tragic pattern of negligence at the Spring Street station into a mandate for change. Peter unpacks the strategy behind taking over a retrial, reframing a case involving intoxicated plaintiffs, and exposing the devastating consequences of unchecked speed policies in the subway system. This isn’t just a verdict—it’s a cultural reckoning. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why Peter threw out the old trial transcript and started fresh How to reframe juror bias about intoxicated plaintiffs The data-driven strategy behind challenging subway speed policies How to cross-examine for maximum outrage (and impact) The difference between a real study and a “rail sim” How demonstrative evidence and real-time vulnerability drive damage awards Jury conditioning techniques that make asking for 9-figure verdicts possible 📍 KEY MOMENTS: – Trial setup: Two cases, one station, two amputations – Why Peter ignored the prior transcript entirely – Jury selection: owning the facts about alcohol – “You’ve all broken the law”: Crosswalk analogy + relatability – The “struck list” and statistical smoking gun – The aha cross: “Would you slow down 3, 2, or 1 MPH to save a life?” – Transit’s refusal to change policy, even for 12 dangerous stations – Qualified immunity dismantled: no real study, no defense – Defense toxicologist admits: alcohol ≠ fault – Live prosthetic reveal + emotional damage testimony – How to condition a jury for a 9-figure number – The final verdict: $103.6 million – Trial self-care: Peter’s unexpected secret weapon – The ripple effect: gates begin appearing in subway stations 🧰 PJI HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOUR REFERENCE: Duty to a Passenger – PJI 2:161 Comparative Negligence – Intoxicated Person - PJI 2:45 Qualified Immunity - PJI 2:225b Damages: Past Pain & Suffering – PJI 2:280 Damages: Future Pain & Suffering - PJI 2:281 🔎 GUEST CONTACT: Peter S. Thomas – Trial Attorney [Check him out on LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-thomas-b9850514/ 📩 SUBSCRIBE & SHARE: This episode isn’t just about two cases—it’s about preventing the next one. Share this episode with a colleague who believes in changing the system through the courtroom. Justice rides with those who speak up.