In a significant legal development, Jeanine Pirro, who currently serves as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has filed a negligence lawsuit seeking $250,000 against her suburban hometown of Rye, New York, as well as against Consolidated Edison (Con Ed), a utility company. The lawsuit arises after Pirro suffered injuries when she tripped over a wooden block that was protruding from a steel plate on the roadway while walking on August 28, shortly after being appointed as the Trump administration’s top prosecutor.
According to the amended complaint submitted to state court, the steel plate in question was reportedly covering excavation work related to gas main installation managed by Con Ed. Pirro alleges that due to the negligence of both defendants, she sustained serious injuries, including bruises and contusions to her head, eyes, face, and shoulder, leading to pain and discomfort that requires ongoing medical attention.
The lawsuit details that Pirro, aged 74, was confined to bed after the incident and continues to experience significant physical pain. Responses to the litigation from the defendants have criticized the claims. An attorney representing the city of Rye noted that the area where the incident occurred was not designated as a pedestrian walkway, arguing that the city's duty of care towards pedestrians does not extend to this area. Con Ed's legal team similarly contended that the risks associated with the incident were open and obvious.
Both Pirro and her legal representatives have not commented further on the case, while motions to dismiss the lawsuit are actively being pursued by both defendants. This case underscores the intersection of personal injury law and the responsibilities of municipal and utility services in maintaining safe public spaces.
According to the amended complaint submitted to state court, the steel plate in question was reportedly covering excavation work related to gas main installation managed by Con Ed. Pirro alleges that due to the negligence of both defendants, she sustained serious injuries, including bruises and contusions to her head, eyes, face, and shoulder, leading to pain and discomfort that requires ongoing medical attention.
The lawsuit details that Pirro, aged 74, was confined to bed after the incident and continues to experience significant physical pain. Responses to the litigation from the defendants have criticized the claims. An attorney representing the city of Rye noted that the area where the incident occurred was not designated as a pedestrian walkway, arguing that the city's duty of care towards pedestrians does not extend to this area. Con Ed's legal team similarly contended that the risks associated with the incident were open and obvious.
Both Pirro and her legal representatives have not commented further on the case, while motions to dismiss the lawsuit are actively being pursued by both defendants. This case underscores the intersection of personal injury law and the responsibilities of municipal and utility services in maintaining safe public spaces.
