A recent lawsuit has brought to light serious allegations of negligence involving a local non-profit organization and a borough in Pennsylvania. Daniel Harrold, the plaintiff, filed a complaint on April 16, 2025, in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County against AIDS Care Group and the Borough of Sharon Hill. The case centers around an incident that occurred on May 21, 2023, where Harrold sustained severe injuries due to alleged hazardous conditions on a sidewalk.
According to the court documents, Daniel Harrold claims that he was walking along a sidewalk adjacent to the premises of AIDS Care Group when he tripped over cracked and uneven pavement. This fall resulted in significant injuries including a fractured nasal bone and back injuries requiring surgery. Harrold alleges that both AIDS Care Group and the Borough of Sharon Hill were negligent in maintaining safe conditions for pedestrians. The complaint outlines several accusations against the defendants such as failing to inspect and repair the dangerous conditions or provide adequate warnings about them. Harrold's legal team argues that these failures constitute negligence under Pennsylvania law, specifically pointing to exceptions in local agency immunity statutes.
The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant, citing physical pain, emotional distress, medical expenses, and loss of life's pleasures as grounds for compensation. Harrold's attorney, Jared S. Zafran from Zafran Law Group based in Philadelphia, emphasizes that his client had no contributory negligence in this incident and did not assume any risk associated with his injuries.
Representing himself as the sole plaintiff against multiple defendants including unknown parties designated as John Doe(s) 1-3, Harrold is pursuing justice for what he describes as preventable harm caused by negligence. The case highlights broader issues regarding public safety responsibilities held by organizations and municipalities alike.
In conclusion, this legal battle raises important questions about accountability and duty of care owed by property owners and local governments towards individuals utilizing public spaces. As it unfolds within Delaware County's judicial system under Case ID RDQDY-K3ENM-BV7F4-6PDCQ before judges yet unnamed publicly at this stage – all eyes will be watching closely how these proceedings impact future standards surrounding premises liability cases statewide.