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Hair Today, $495,000 Gone Tomorrow: Phil Eng’s Costly Pull at the T

The MBTA called Phillip Eng’s hair-pulling incident an “insensitive interaction.” Now taxpayers are footing a $495,000 settlement tied to it.

By Rafal Lipowicz
· Updated August 17, 2026 9:10 AM · 3 min read read
Hair Today, $495,000 Gone Tomorrow: Phil Eng’s Costly Pull at the T

The MBTA called Phillip Eng’s hair-pulling incident an “insensitive interaction.” Now taxpayers are footing a $495,000 settlement tied to it.

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