Duquesne Light Company has taken legal action against an individual, claiming negligence that resulted in damage to their property. The complaint was filed by Duquesne Light Company on December 9, 2024, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, against Jasmir Brown-Dorsey.
According to the complaint, Duquesne Light Company is a Pennsylvania limited liability company providing electricity services with its principal office located in Pittsburgh. The defendant, Jasmir Brown-Dorsey, allegedly caused damage to Duquesne Light's utility pole and electric facilities while operating a Mitsubishi Outlander on January 8, 2023. The incident occurred at or near 468 Walter Avenue in Mt. Oliver, Allegheny County. The plaintiff claims that Brown-Dorsey operated her vehicle negligently and carelessly, leading to a collision with the company's property.
The lawsuit accuses Brown-Dorsey of multiple breaches of duty of care. These include failing to maintain control of her vehicle, driving at an unsafe speed, not keeping within her lane, and neglecting to keep a proper lookout for road conditions and fixed objects like utility poles. Additionally, it is alleged that she failed to use her vehicle's brakes effectively to avoid the collision and did not maintain an assured clear distance while driving.
As a result of these actions, Duquesne Light claims they incurred costs amounting to $7,736.86 for repairs and replacements necessary due to the damage caused by the incident. They argue that these expenses were necessary and carried out in a reasonable manner.
In seeking judgment from the court, Duquesne Light Company requests compensation for the repair costs along with interest and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. They have demanded a jury trial for this civil action case.
The legal representation for Duquesne Light Company is provided by Lauren N. Rulli from their own legal team based in Pittsburgh. The case is filed under Case No: CVPDD008S279F139 in the Civil Division-Arbitration section of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.