Christine Sutton has filed a lawsuit against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) following an incident that left her with serious injuries. The complaint was lodged in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 2024. Sutton accuses SEPTA of negligence related to a public bus accident at the 60th Street Transit Center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
The case stems from an event on November 7, 2022, when Christine Sutton attempted to board SEPTA Bus Number 3249. According to the complaint, as she was boarding and before fully entering the bus doorway, the door suddenly and prematurely closed on her leg. This caused her to fall and suffer significant injuries. The plaintiff argues that SEPTA, as a common carrier under Pennsylvania law, had a duty to ensure its buses were operated with the highest degree of care. Sutton claims this duty was breached by the bus driver’s actions leading to her fall.
Sutton's injuries are described as severe and life-altering. She asserts that she sustained permanent bodily harm resulting in pain and suffering both physically and mentally. Additionally, she claims disability, physical impairment, disfigurement, mental anguish, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses for hospitalization and treatment, loss of earnings capacity, and an overall diminished ability to lead a normal life. These losses are characterized as either permanent or ongoing.
In seeking redress from the court, Christine Sutton is demanding damages exceeding $25,000 along with post-judgment interest and litigation costs. Her legal representation requests any further relief deemed appropriate by the court. The plaintiff also insists on a jury trial for all issues eligible for such proceedings.
Representing Christine Sutton is attorney Jeffrey S. Kaufman from Kaufman & Lynd PLLC based in Orlando, Florida. The case is identified under Case No.CV2024009516. in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas with no specific judge mentioned.