Overview

• Robinson Lalin, 39, died in April 2022 after being dragged over 100 feet by a Red Line train when his arm became trapped in the doors at Broadway Station.
• A short circuit in the train’s door safety system, which was not tested during routine inspections, allowed the train to move despite the doors being obstructed.
• The MBTA agreed to pay $5 million to Lalin’s family, with the settlement distributed among his two children and nephew, who led the legal effort.
• Federal inspections after the incident revealed systemic maintenance, staffing, and training deficiencies, prompting corrective orders for the MBTA.
• The Red Line train involved was over 50 years old and overdue for replacement, highlighting long-standing infrastructure challenges within the transit system.