A lawsuit has been filed against a state correctional facility, alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries to an inmate. The complaint was lodged by Jason Sklar in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County on December 21, 2022, naming the George W. Hill Correctional Facility and associated entities as defendants.
The case centers around an incident that occurred while Jason Sklar was confined to cell 4A-114 at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. According to the complaint, Sklar suffered serious injuries due to hazardous conditions within his cell, specifically citing a broken plumbing pipe that caused flooding and exposed electrical wiring. These conditions allegedly led to Sklar tripping and falling, resulting in injuries such as herniated discs and spinal aggravation.
Sklar's legal representation, provided by Michael T. van der Veen and Peter P. Adubato from Van Der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, argues that the defendants were aware or should have been aware of these dangerous conditions but failed to address them adequately. The complaint accuses the defendants of multiple counts of negligence including failing to maintain safe premises, neglecting proper inspection protocols, and not warning inmates about potential hazards.
The plaintiff seeks damages not exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of life's pleasures due to the alleged negligence. The lawsuit also demands interest on this amount along with coverage for court costs.
Representing Jason Sklar are attorneys Michael T. van der Veen and Peter P. Adubato from Van Der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim law firm. The case is presided over by judges from the Court of Common Pleas in Delaware County under Case ID No., which remains unspecified in the document.