A woman is seeking justice after a painful fall at a residential property, claiming negligence on the part of the property managers. On December 6, 2024, Donna Thorum filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas in Delaware County, Pennsylvania against West Village Apartments and Lombardi Residential. The complaint alleges that these entities failed to maintain safe premises, leading to her severe injuries.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on November 3, 2023. Donna Thorum was visiting West Village Apartments in Broomall, Pennsylvania, to help her son move when she suffered a violent fall due to an uneven ground surface. The lawsuit claims that both West Village Apartments and Lombardi Residential had control over the maintenance and safety of the property but neglected their duty to ensure it was free from hazards. According to Thorum's filing, "Defendants knew or should have known" about the dangerous condition yet failed to address it adequately.
Thorum's complaint details multiple accusations against the defendants, including failing to provide a safe environment for visitors and neglecting necessary repairs on hazardous surfaces. She argues that their negligence directly resulted in her injuries—a severely broken nose requiring surgery and a broken hand—along with ongoing physical pain and mental anguish. Thorum contends that these injuries have disrupted her daily life and will continue to do so indefinitely.
In seeking relief from the court, Thorum requests judgment against both defendants for an amount exceeding $50,000. This sum includes compensatory costs such as medical expenses incurred due to her injuries and other damages deemed appropriate by the court. Her legal representation is provided by Mark Thomas Sophocles of Paoli, Pennsylvania.
The case is presided over by judges from Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas under Docket No.: CV-2024-. The attorneys involved include Mark T. Sophocles representing Donna Thorum as plaintiff's counsel.