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NEWS > U.S.A. > NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC SUED OVER VIOLINIST FINGER INJURY

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC SUED OVER VIOLINIST FINGER INJURY

Aug 2 2008

New York, NY – The storied New York Philharmonic, the oldest orchestra in the United States, has been levied with a lawsuit that could threaten its very existence.
Papers were filed on Friday on behalf of Edit Kis, a 29 year old Hungarian born violinist, claiming improper safety procedures, medical treatment, and a ‘tortious working environment resulting in personal injury.

“My client has been subjected to the most dishonest and malicious business practices I have ever been witness to,” said the woman’s lawyer David Wolshowitz. “Ms. Kis was born into poverty in rural Hungary but had an incredible talent for the violin. She came to America with dreams of playing for one of the premiere orchestras in the world, only to be treated as a second class citizen apparently undeserving of the rights afforded to all American born people. We seek fair compensation and to expose the Symphony and its owners for what they truly are.”

The heart of the issue is a finger injury the violinist injured in January which has left her unable to play ever since. The injury occurred while practicing for the orchestra.

“Ever since I was a child I dreamed of playing for the New York Philharmonic and I had achieved that dream but that dream was shattered in January and I may never play again. I must be compensated for my injury and for the destroying of my dreams,” said Kis. She said the ten million dollars she was seeking is deserved. “I dreamt of being a great violinist but now will never become that so they owe me the money I might have earned if that had happened.”

Representatives for the Philharmonic were unable to speak about the case, but an insider who preferred to remain anonymous did speak with Scrape News. “She was good, there’s no doubt of that. You don’t get here without being good, but she was never going to be a superstar. Classical musicians hardly ever become stars anymore, you have to spectacular to have that happen and spectacular she ain’t.” The insider also went on to detail the nature of the injury. “She strained the index finger on her bow hand. Painful? Yes. Crippling? Not a chance. She could have been back playing after a few days. From what we’ve heard she’s out partying every night. The Philharmonic is still paying as she is under contract and she’s ‘medically unable’ to perform. This suit is totally ridiculous.”

Her lawyer dismissed the insider’s claims. “My client has had her dreams shattered and someone needs to pay. This is fair and reasonable compensation for the time and energy she put into the philharmonic and her violin playing. We believe we will be victorious.”

Kis could not be reached for further comment as she was at a rehabilitation appointment on the upper west side.

Mike Michaels, American Correspondent

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