A Brooklyn music programmer has filed a lawsuit against New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, alleging the agencies failed to adequately protect subway riders from platform violence.

Joseph Lynskey, 46, survived being pushed onto subway tracks on New Year's Eve in what he describes as a near-fatal incident. The lawsuit, filed more than a year after the incident, claims the city and MTA have not taken sufficient steps to address the ongoing threat of subway platform assaults.

According to the legal filing, Lynskey argues that transit authorities have "recklessly" ignored safety concerns related to subway shoving incidents. The lawsuit seeks damages for what Lynskey characterizes as systemic failures in rider protection.

The incident occurred during a period when subway safety has remained a prominent concern for New York commuters and transit officials. Platform violence, including incidents where individuals are pushed or fall onto tracks, has been an ongoing challenge for the transit system.

Neither the MTA nor New York City officials have publicly responded to the specific allegations in Lynskey's lawsuit. The case highlights broader questions about security measures and safety protocols in the nation's largest public transit system.