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Mahajan Family Sues NYC, Seeking $105 Million

8/18/2026

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  • Mahajan family sued New York City for $105 million after their son Romanch Mahajan died in a carriage accident on June 17, 2026.
  • They allege stray voltage from Con Edison spooked horse Sampson, noting low-level voltage detections on July 16 and July 23, 2026.
  • Four notices of claim filed Friday name the city, Con Edison and municipal agencies as defendants.
  • Council Member Christopher Marte reintroduced “Romanch’s Law,” a ban on horse-drawn carriages effective June 1, 2028, backed by Speaker Julie Menin.