A Pennsylvania man has filed a lawsuit against multiple Verizon entities, alleging negligence after a trip and fall incident. Richard Durbano lodged the complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County on August 22, 2022, targeting American Messaging Services, LLC d/b/a Verizon, Verizon Accounting and Information Services, Inc., Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC a/k/a Bell Atlantic Pennsylvania, Inc., and Bell Atlantic-Pennsylvania Directory Properties, Inc.
According to the court documents, Durbano claims that on December 10, 2022, he was walking at 200 E. Woodland Avenue in Springfield when he tripped over an uncovered pole wire on the premises. The plaintiff asserts that this dangerous condition was due to the negligence of the defendants who failed to maintain and secure the area properly. "This accident resulted solely from the negligence and carelessness of all Defendants," reads one part of the complaint.
Durbano alleges that the defendants had a duty to ensure that their premises were safe for public use but failed to take necessary precautions or provide adequate warnings about the hazardous condition. The complaint states that "Defendant knew or should have known of the dangerous condition located on the Premises," yet did nothing to rectify it. This failure led to severe orthopedic and neurological injuries for Durbano, which he claims may be permanent.
The lawsuit outlines various forms of negligence attributed to the defendants including failing to warn pedestrians about the danger posed by the uncovered pole wire and not taking steps to remedy it despite having actual or constructive notice. The plaintiff further accuses them of inadequate maintenance practices and poor training of their employees regarding safety procedures.
As a result of his injuries, Durbano says he has incurred significant medical expenses and may continue to do so indefinitely. He also anticipates future loss of income and earning capacity due to his incapacitation. Additionally, he cites emotional distress, pain and suffering, inconvenience, embarrassment, humiliation, scarring, and loss of life's pleasures as consequences of his fall.
Durbano is seeking damages in excess of $50,000 from each defendant along with interest, costs, and delay damages as deemed appropriate by the court. He is represented by attorneys Michael T. van der Veen and Jerry A. Lindheim from Van Der Veen Hartshorn Levin & Lindheim.
The Case ID is: 08-22-2004 12:13 PM.