Lawsuits often bring to light issues of safety and negligence, as is the case with a recent filing in Pennsylvania. On October 22, 2024, Lavenia L. Freeman filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County against Teddy White and an unidentified party referred to as John Doe. The lawsuit alleges negligence concerning the maintenance of a sidewalk at 234 N. 6th Street in Darby, Pennsylvania.
According to the complaint, Freeman claims that on October 31, 2022, she was injured due to a defective sidewalk maintained by the defendants. The document outlines that both Teddy White and John Doe were responsible for ensuring the safety of the premises but failed to do so. Freeman's attorney, Arthur S. Novello from Dashevsky, Horwitz, Kuhn, Novello & Shorr, P.C., argues that the defendants "carelessly and negligently" allowed the sidewalk to remain in a dangerous condition which led to Freeman's injuries.
The plaintiff accuses Teddy White and John Doe of multiple counts of negligence including failing to maintain a safe sidewalk environment and not providing adequate warnings about its condition. She further claims that their actions violated local ordinances and laws regarding property maintenance. The complaint states that these failures resulted in Freeman sustaining significant injuries which have caused her physical pain and financial loss due to medical expenses and lost earning capacity.
Freeman seeks judgment against both defendants for an amount exceeding $50,000 plus interest and costs. This figure is intended to cover her medical expenses, loss of income potential, and other damages related to her injuries.
Representing Freeman is Arthur S. Novello from Dashevsky, Horwitz, Kuhn, Novello & Shorr, P.C., while no attorneys are listed for the defendants at this time. The case is filed under ID number yet unspecified in Delaware County’s Court of Common Pleas.