A former JP Morgan analyst received a compensation of $35 million (approximately ₹292 crore) after a tragic incident in 2015 where a glass door in a New York City building shattered on her, causing permanent brain damage, as per the New York Post. The incident, captured on CCTV and widely circulated on social media, showed Meghan Brown being struck by the 7.5-foot-tall lobby door as she walked through it.During the trial in Manhattan Supreme Court, Brown recalled, I do remember seeing glass, like, everywhere, in the lobby, near me. However, she couldnt recollect the exact moment the door shattered but remembered being inside and I was on the floor. At that point, there were people helping me.NEW: Former-JP Morgan analyst awarded $35 million after a glass door shattered on her in Manhattan.36-year-old Meghan Brown was leaving a physical therapy appointment in 2015 when the glass door shattered on her.Brown says the event caused a traumatic brain injury which she… pic.twitter.com/oqtfPfaBBk— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 2, 2024The impact of the incident resulted in a traumatic brain injury, forcing Brown to leave her role as a high-level analyst at JP Morgan. She expressed that the injuries hindered her ability to perform everyday tasks and led to significant challenges in trusting her own brain. Brown disclosed that she has been diagnosed with PTSD, experiencing slowed memory, diminished focus, and compromised vocabulary.Despite attempting to resume her work at JP Morgan post-incident, Browns performance didnt match her previous capabilities. Consequently, she was terminated by the company in 2021. Her lawyer stated, Eventually she was let go permanently and has not worked in that type of investment banking since. She keeps trying but just cant perform.
