A shopper's routine visit to a retail store turned into a painful ordeal, leading to a lawsuit that underscores the importance of safety in commercial establishments. Lori Williams has filed a complaint against Mountaineer Holdings Corporation on July 11, 2024, in the Court of Common Pleas of York County, Pennsylvania.
According to the court documents, Lori Williams was shopping at Gabe’s retail store located at 1226 Greensprings Drive in York, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 2022. At approximately 3:00 p.m., while walking through an aisle, a mirror fell from a shelf and landed on her right foot. The incident resulted in serious injuries including a right foot injury and aggravated hip pain due to an altered gait. The complaint alleges that the accident occurred solely due to the negligence of Mountaineer Holdings Corporation's employees.
Williams' attorney, Joshua A. Anstine of the Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine, P.C., asserts that the defendant failed in several key areas of responsibility. The allegations include creating or allowing hazardous conditions by improperly placing the mirror on the shelf and failing to maintain safe premises for customers. Specifically, the complaint states that Mountaineer Holdings Corporation did not inspect the premises adequately and did not exercise reasonable care in placing items on shelves.
The plaintiff claims that as a result of these failures, she has incurred medical expenses and anticipates future medical costs related to her injuries. Additionally, Williams contends that she has suffered loss of earnings and impairment of earning capacity due to her injuries. The complaint also highlights her ongoing mental and physical pain and suffering as well as significant limitations in her daily activities.
Williams is seeking judgment against Mountaineer Holdings Corporation for an amount exceeding mandatory arbitration limits. She demands compensation for medical bills, lost income, future earning capacity impairment, and damages for pain and suffering.
The case is being presided over by Judge [Judge's Name], with Case ID: 2024-SU-002005. Representing Lori Williams is Joshua A. Anstine from the Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine.