Duquesne Light Company has taken legal action against a construction firm over alleged negligence that resulted in damage to its property. The complaint was filed by Duquesne Light Company on January 16, 2025, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, naming Allison Park Contractors, Inc. as the defendant.
According to the complaint, Duquesne Light Company is a Pennsylvania-based limited liability company engaged in providing electricity services. The company claims that on or about February 24, 2023, Allison Park Contractors and its representatives were conducting construction work using heavy machinery near 830 Camp Meeting Road in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania. During this operation, it is alleged that the defendant operated an excavator negligently and caused damage to Duquesne Light's utility pole and electric facilities.
The plaintiff accuses Allison Park Contractors of several counts of negligence. Specifically, they allege that the defendant failed to maintain control over their machinery and did not exercise caution while working near electric utilities. "Defendant breached its duty of care," states the complaint, highlighting failures such as not keeping a proper lookout for utility poles and operating machinery recklessly. As a result of these actions, Duquesne Light claims it incurred costs amounting to $6,188.51 for repairs.
In seeking judgment from the court, Duquesne Light Company requests compensation for the damages amounting to $6,188.51 along with interest and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. They emphasize that all repair work was conducted reasonably and professionally following the incident.
Representing Duquesne Light Company is attorney Lauren N. Rulli from Pittsburgh. The case is filed under Case No.: AR-25000320 in the Civil Division-Arbitration section of Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas.