Erin Mata has filed a lawsuit against Refuse Materials, Inc., alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries. The complaint was submitted to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on October 8, 2024. Mata accuses Refuse Materials, Inc. of failing to maintain safe premises, which led to her tripping over a forklift and sustaining significant injuries.
According to the complaint, Erin Mata was an invitee at a property managed by Refuse Materials, Inc., located at 7500 University Boulevard in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. On July 16, 2024, while lawfully on the premises for work-related purposes with Walmart, Mata tripped over the tines of a forklift left in a dangerous condition in the parking lot. This incident caused her to suffer severe bodily injuries including a left shoulder injury and road rash. The lawsuit details that these injuries have resulted in ongoing pain and suffering, mental anguish, and a loss of enjoyment of life.
Mata's legal team argues that Refuse Materials' negligence is evident through several failures: not removing or warning about the hazardous forklift condition; neglecting regular inspections; not providing safety warnings; and failing to ensure safe passage for individuals on their property. These oversights are claimed to be direct causes of Mata's accident and subsequent injuries.
The plaintiff seeks judgment against Refuse Materials for damages exceeding $50,000. This amount is intended to cover medical expenses incurred from treating her injuries and any future costs related to ongoing care. Additionally, Mata claims she has suffered financial losses due to diminished earning capacity as a result of her injuries.
Representing Erin Mata are attorneys Anthony J. Giannetti and Adam D. Shorr from Swartz Culleton PC. The case is filed under GD No., but no specific judge is mentioned in the document. Case ID: CVPDD008S211F174.