A slip-and-fall incident at a church has led to a lawsuit that raises questions about safety and negligence. On February 27, 2025, Leslie Bediako filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, against Mt Zion Methodist Church of Darby Delaware County PA and unknown parties referred to as John Doe(s) 1-3. The case highlights concerns over property maintenance and the duty of care owed to visitors.
According to the complaint, Leslie Bediako alleges that on May 13, 2023, she suffered severe injuries after slipping on a wet floor at the premises owned by Mt Zion Methodist Church located at 915 Main Street, Darby, PA. Bediako was present as a business invitee when she encountered what she describes as a "dangerous and unsafe condition" due to the wet and slippery floor near the stairs. She claims there were no warnings or signs indicating the hazard, which resulted in her fall and subsequent injuries including right shoulder damage requiring medical treatment such as injections for tendon tears, and left knee injuries.
The lawsuit accuses Mt Zion Methodist Church and potentially other responsible parties of negligence in maintaining safe conditions on their property. Bediako's complaint details several allegations against the defendants: failing to correct known hazardous conditions, neglecting to warn visitors about potential dangers, inadequate inspection practices, and insufficient preventive measures like anti-slip mats or warning signs. These failures allegedly contributed directly to Bediako's accident and injuries.
Bediako seeks judgment for damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant involved. Her demands include compensation for medical expenses incurred due to her injuries, loss of ability to perform daily activities or work duties, ongoing physical pain and emotional distress caused by the incident. The legal action emphasizes holding property owners accountable for ensuring visitor safety through proper maintenance protocols.
Representing Leslie Bediako is attorney Jared S. Zafran from Zafran Law Group based in Philadelphia. The case is presided over by judges from the Court of Common Pleas in Delaware County under Case ID No.: CV2025001867.