Michael Criscuolo, a resident of Connecticut, faced a life-changing injury after stumbling over construction debris near his apartment. A court ruled in his favor, granting him $1.6 million due to the landlord's clear negligence.

Yet, Sim Levenhartz has failed to pay the awarded sum, with an appeal still in progress, prolonging Criscuolo's wait for justice. Meanwhile, the property deteriorates further, racking up municipal fines.

This story was reported by The Times of India. Read the full coverage at The Times of India.