Duquesne Light Company has taken legal action against two individuals following a vehicular incident that resulted in damage to its property. The complaint was filed by Duquesne Light Company on December 6, 2024, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, targeting defendants Jadynn N. Davern and Kelly O'Malley, also known as Kelly Davern.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on January 15, 2023, when Jadynn N. Davern allegedly operated a Nissan Altima negligently at Becks Run Road in Baldwin Borough, causing it to collide with and damage a utility pole and electric facilities owned by Duquesne Light Company. According to the complaint, Duquesne Light Company asserts that the vehicle was owned by Kelly O'Malley. The plaintiff claims that Jadynn N. Davern failed to maintain control of the vehicle and neglected her duty of care by not keeping a proper lookout or operating at a safe speed, among other allegations.
In their complaint, Duquesne Light Company accuses Jadynn N. Davern of negligence for failing to operate the vehicle responsibly and thereby causing significant damage to their infrastructure. The company is seeking compensation amounting to $17,488.44 for repairs undertaken due to the damages incurred during the incident. Additionally, they are pursuing interest and any further relief deemed appropriate by the court.
The lawsuit also includes accusations against Kelly O'Malley for negligent entrustment of her vehicle to Jadynn N. Davern despite knowing or having reason to know about potential risks associated with such an action. The complaint outlines several ways in which O'Malley's actions were allegedly careless or negligent, including allowing someone without a valid driver's license to operate her vehicle.
Representing Duquesne Light Company is attorney Lauren N. Rulli from Pittsburgh-based law firm with contact details provided within the filing documents. This civil action is being overseen under Case No: AR 24 -CVPDD008S278F275 within the Civil Division-Arbitration sector of Allegheny County's judicial system.