Press and Awards
Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP publishes press releases to announce significant verdicts and settlements. We also include here any awards or noteworthy mentions of our practice in news or law publications. To subscribe to our email newsletter, please email Angela Sohl at angelas@njadvocates.com
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Press & Awards
A police investigation into the teens' deaths found no wrongdoing. But a subsequent, in-depth investigation by lawyers for the teens' parents revealed widespread negligence.
The Bayonne Board of Education has settled the lawsuit with the family of two brothers who drowned in the Lincoln Community School pool on June 9th, 2022 for $26 million, according to attorneys for their estate.
Featured in NJ.com: the family of two teenage brothers who drowned in a public school pool in Bayonne has agreed to a $26 million settlement, ending a civil case that uncovered what their attorneys claim was a pattern of lies, coverups and reckless disregard for safety by school district staff.
NJ.com: Family of teens who drowned in N.J. school’s pool reject $14M settlement offer
Featured in NJ.com again: ECZ Shareholder Daryl Zaslow is pressing forward in the Bayonne double drowning case after the family rejected a $14M settlement. This case illustrates the devastating consequences of negligence and the urgent need for justice.
Hudson County View: Family of 2 Bayonne bros. who drowned in school pool will decline $14M settlement
ECZ Shareholder Daryl Zaslow is fighting relentlessly for the family of the two brothers who drowned in a Bayonne school pool.
Inside Edition: Did Lifeguards Do Enough to Save 2 Drowning Teenage Brothers at Public Pool?
A heartbreaking double drowning case led by Daryl Zaslow of ECZ was recently featured on Inside Edition. As new details continue to emerge, Mr. Zaslow remains steadfast in his pursuit of accountability and justice for the family.
Join us in congratulating Bill on this remarkable achievement—his dedication and diligence shine through in every aspect of his work.
ECZ: Fighting for the Truth Behind the Poolside Tragedy
Three years ago, two teenage brothers lost their lives in a tragic drowning at a Bayonne public school pool. ECZ's zealous representation in these cases has uncovered a pattern of lies, cover-ups and reckless disregard for safety that led to boys' preventable deaths.
We are proud to announce shareholder Barry Eichen is recognized for being named a 2025 Best of the Best Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney—an honor reserved for those who consistently deliver outstanding results and uphold the highest standards in the field.
William O. Crutchlow, of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow LLP, has been selected to the 2025 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate.