WILLIAMSPORT – The insurer of a Rixford property alleges improperly performed electrical work caused a fire.
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Linda Davis filed a complaint on Nov. 27 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against D.S. Groff Electric LLC alleging negligence, breach of contract and breach of implied warranties.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on July 6, 2016, Davis' property was damaged because of a fire. The suit states Davis made a claim under her policy with State Farm and now State Farm is seeking recovery rights.
The plaintiff holds D.S. Groff Electric LLC responsible because the defendant allegedly failed to properly supervise, monitor or manage the electrical work.
The plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendant in an amount of more than $300,000 plus court costs, damages, and any further relief the court grants. They are represented by Daniel J. de Luca of de Luca Levine LLC in Blue Bell.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania case number 4:17-cv-02168-MWB