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« Barrington couple charged with serving minors | Today | Judge says developer can demolish historic food terminal » January 14, 2008Illegal immigrant wins $30,000 in workers' comp casePROVIDENCE -- Edgar Velasquez, an illegal Mexican immigrant who slashed his face open with a chainsaw, today won a $30,000 settlement against the owner of a Warwick tree service company owner. Velasquez was working for William J. Gorman, owner of Billy G’s Tree Care in Warwick, when the accident occurred in 2007. Velasquez was not in court to hear the news. He returned to Mexico last month after being allowed to testify against Gorman in workers’ compensation court, in a nearly unprecedented case. Before he left, however, Velasquez said he was hopeful that a judge’s preliminary ruling in his favor would result in a full settlement. Velasquez was deported in 2007 after Gorman allegedly tipped off immigration authorities. However public pressure prodded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue a humanitarian visa that granted Velasquez a temporary return to Rhode Island. Steven Dennis, whose law firm represents Velasquez, said he was not entirely happy with the settlement. He had originally sought in excess of $70,000 for his client. -- Journal staff writer Karen Lee Ziner Posted by Mike McKinney Commentsmichelle | January 14, 2008 6:16 PM link 30k? that s great. Now he can pay his lawyer a third, court costs to reimburse US for providing the forum for his lawsiut and the remainder should go for all taxes, both present income and back taxes he id not pay while working under the table. kim | January 14, 2008 7:04 PM link Responsibility of an employer for a safe working environment is essential. Regardless of someone's citizenship status. Michaela | January 14, 2008 9:11 PM link While I do not like illegal immigrants coming into this country and displacing citizens in the job search, I'm happy that Mr. Velasquez got a settlement out of Gorman. Gorman should be several penalized. Tony P | January 14, 2008 9:24 PM link This is an outrage. Will someone please stand up and take some action!!!! Thomas | January 15, 2008 1:05 AM link Gorman should have paid more or have been paid a fine or go to jail or both, which I prefer. ed | January 15, 2008 6:56 AM link Anyone can sue anyone for anything and win. Getting paid is something else. Henry | January 15, 2008 9:16 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Illegal immigrant or not... Too bad he didn't recieve the full settlement! Mr. Gorman should be ashamed of himself for the way he treated Velasquez.