A Pennsylvania woman has taken legal action against a well-known fast-food franchise, alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries. Gabrielle Cifaldi filed a complaint on October 17, 2024, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, against Robert QSR Management, Inc., doing business as McDonald's.
According to the complaint, Gabrielle Cifaldi claims that on May 18, 2024, she suffered significant injuries due to slipping on a wet and slippery substance at the entrance of a McDonald's restaurant operated by Robert QSR Management. The plaintiff asserts that the company failed to maintain safe premises for its customers. The complaint outlines several allegations of negligence against the defendant. Cifaldi argues that the management neglected their duty by allowing the area to remain in a hazardous condition for an extended period without proper warnings or timely remediation. "Carelessly and negligently allowing the aforesaid area to be kept in a dangerous condition," reads one of the accusations within the filing.
Cifaldi contends that Robert QSR Management was aware or should have been aware of the unsafe conditions but did not take necessary actions to prevent potential harm. The lawsuit details various forms of negligence including failure to inspect and identify defects, neglecting to provide adequate safety warnings such as wet-floor signs, and not ensuring safe traversal for customers. As a result of these alleged oversights, Cifaldi claims she sustained serious injuries including a sprained left ankle along with ongoing physical pain and mental anguish.
The plaintiff is seeking compensation not exceeding $50,000 for her injuries and losses. She claims these damages are necessary due to medical expenses incurred from treating her injuries and potential future costs related to her recovery. Additionally, Cifaldi asserts she has experienced loss of earnings and will continue to face financial burdens as she recovers from her injuries.
Representing Gabrielle Cifaldi are attorneys Anthony J. Giannetti and Adam D. Shorr from Swartz Culleton PC law firm based in Pittsburgh. The case is filed under Case ID CVPDD008S221F458, with no specific judge named yet overseeing proceedings.