NY prosecutor ends investigation into Wal-Mart trampling death, creates pact with retailer

Investigation of NY Wal-Mart trampling death ends

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Wal-Mart will establish a fund for victims and implement improved safety measures as part of a deal with New York prosecutors to avoid criminal charges stemming from the death of a worker trampled by post-Thanksgiving bargain-hunters last year.

Nassau County prosecutors and a Wal-Mart vice president will announce an agreement on Wednesday. Had Wal-Mart been prosecuted and found guilty, it would have only been liable to pay a fine.

Jdimytai Damour (jim-mee-TREE’ Di-MOHR’), a temporary worker at Wal-Mart’s Valley Stream store on Long Island, was killed in the Nov. 28 stampede. At least four others were injured.

Damour’s family also has announced plans to sue both Nassau County officials, and the retailer.