Duquesne Light Company has filed a lawsuit against an individual, alleging negligence in a vehicle accident that caused significant damage to its property. The complaint was lodged by Duquesne Light Company on January 16, 2025, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, naming Marquin L. Bell as the defendant.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on February 5, 2023, when Marquin L. Bell allegedly operated a Jeep Cherokee negligently at 124 Miller Avenue in Rankin, Pennsylvania. According to the complaint, Bell's careless driving resulted in a collision with a utility pole and electric facilities owned by Duquesne Light Company. The plaintiff asserts that this incident led to substantial damage to their infrastructure.
Duquesne Light Company accuses Bell of failing to maintain control of the vehicle and not keeping a proper lookout while driving. The company lists several specific breaches of duty, including driving at an unsafe speed and failing to stay within the lane of travel. "Defendant breached his duty of care," the complaint states, highlighting multiple ways in which Bell allegedly failed to operate the vehicle responsibly.
As a result of these alleged actions, Duquesne Light claims it incurred costs amounting to $14,241.19 for repairs and replacements necessary due to the damage caused by the incident. They are seeking judgment for this amount along with interest and additional relief deemed appropriate by the court.
The legal representation for Duquesne Light is provided by Lauren N. Rulli from their office located at 411 Seventh Avenue in Pittsburgh. The case is set under Case No: AR 24-000319 in the Civil Division-Arbitration section of the court.