In a gripping legal battle, a Pennsylvania woman has taken on a major retail corporation, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. On April 9, 2025, Tiaisha Almond filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Dollar Tree, Inc., seeking justice for an incident she claims was preventable and has caused her significant harm.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on February 26, 2025, when Almond visited a Family Dollar store located at 9010 Frankstown Road in Pittsburgh, PA. According to the complaint, while lawfully on the premises as an invitee, Almond suffered a fall due to broken and defective pavement. This fall resulted in serious injuries including a fractured ankle and mental anguish. The plaintiff asserts that Dollar Tree, Inc., through its agents and employees, failed in their duty to maintain the premises safely for customers like her. "It was the duty of Defendant...to keep and maintain the aforesaid premises in a reasonably safe condition," reads the complaint.
Almond's accusations against Dollar Tree are comprehensive. She alleges that the company negligently allowed dangerous conditions to persist by not repairing or marking hazardous areas like the broken pavement that caused her injury. The complaint details several points of negligence: failure to inspect and identify defects, failure to provide safety warnings, inadequate repairs of known hazards, and neglecting to warn individuals about existing dangers. These actions—or lack thereof—are cited as direct causes of Almond's accident and subsequent suffering.
The repercussions for Almond have been profound. The complaint outlines various physical and emotional damages she has endured since the accident. These include severe pain and suffering which have impeded her ability to engage in normal activities. Furthermore, she anticipates ongoing medical expenses as well as potential loss of earnings due to her injuries. Almond's legal team argues that these consequences warrant compensation for both past and future losses incurred because of Dollar Tree's alleged negligence.
In pursuit of justice, Almond is demanding judgment against Dollar Tree in an amount not exceeding $50,000. Her attorneys from Swartz Culleton PC—Anthony J. Giannetti and Adam D. Shorr—are spearheading this case with vigor. They aim not only for financial compensation but also accountability from one of America's leading discount retailers.
Representing Almond are attorneys Anthony J. Giannetti and Adam D. Shorr from Swartz Culleton PC based in Pittsburgh, PA. The case is filed under GD No. CVPDD008S400F650, presided over by judges yet unnamed.