US Attorney Pirro Files $250K Lawsuit Against Her NY Hometown for Trip-and-Fall Incident
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has initiated a $250,000 negligence lawsuit against her suburban hometown, located north of New York City, along with a power utility company. This legal action stems from an incident where she claims to have tripped and fallen while out for a walk.
The incident occurred on August 28 in the city of Rye, Westchester County, shortly after Pirro was confirmed as the Trump administration’s top prosecutor for the District of Columbia. According to her amended complaint, she tripped over a large wooden block that was protruding from a steel plate in the roadway.
This steel plate was reportedly covering excavation work related to gas-main repairs being conducted by Consolidated Edison. The complaint, which was filed in state court on Wednesday, outlines the injuries Pirro sustained as a result of the fall.
“As a result of defendants’ negligence, Ms. Pirro sustained serious personal injuries, including but not limited to bruises and contusions to the head, eye, face, and shoulder areas, together with pain, discomfort, and limitation of movement,” the complaint states. This initial filing was made last month.
The 74-year-old former Fox News host has reported that she was confined to bed following the incident and required medical attention. Furthermore, she continues to experience ongoing pain and suffering, as detailed in the legal documents.
Representatives for Pirro, Consolidated Edison, and the city of Rye have all declined to comment on the pending litigation as of Thursday.
In response to the lawsuit, an attorney representing the city of Rye filed a motion to dismiss the claim, arguing that it “can hardly be said that the City was negligent in a duty to pedestrians at a location that was not a pedestrian walkway.” Similarly, an attorney for Consolidated Edison submitted a separate court filing seeking dismissal, asserting that all dangers and risks associated with the incident “were open, obvious and apparent.”
Jeanine Pirro has a notable background, having served as both a judge and the district attorney for Westchester County. Her legal career has been marked by significant public attention, particularly during her tenure in various prosecutorial roles.
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Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has initiated a $250,000 negligence lawsuit against her suburban hometown, located north of New York City, along with a power utility company. This legal action stems from an incident where she claims to have tripped and fallen while out for a walk.
The incident occurred on August 28 in the city of Rye, Westchester County, shortly after Pirro was confirmed as the Trump administration’s top prosecutor for the District of Columbia. According to her amended complaint, she tripped over a large wooden block that was protruding from a steel plate in the roadway.
This steel plate was reportedly covering excavation work related to gas-main repairs being conducted by Consolidated Edison. The complaint, which was filed in state court on Wednesday, outlines the injuries Pirro sustained as a result of the fall.
“As a result of defendants’ negligence, Ms. Pirro sustained serious personal injuries, including but not limited to bruises and contusions to the head, eye, face, and shoulder areas, together with pain, discomfort, and limitation of movement,” the complaint states. This initial filing was made last month.
The 74-year-old former Fox News host has reported that she was confined to bed following the incident and required medical attention. Furthermore, she continues to experience ongoing pain and suffering, as detailed in the legal documents.
Representatives for Pirro, Consolidated Edison, and the city of Rye have all declined to comment on the pending litigation as of Thursday.
In response to the lawsuit, an attorney representing the city of Rye filed a motion to dismiss the claim, arguing that it “can hardly be said that the City was negligent in a duty to pedestrians at a location that was not a pedestrian walkway.” Similarly, an attorney for Consolidated Edison submitted a separate court filing seeking dismissal, asserting that all dangers and risks associated with the incident “were open, obvious and apparent.”
Jeanine Pirro has a notable background, having served as both a judge and the district attorney for Westchester County. Her legal career has been marked by significant public attention, particularly during her tenure in various prosecutorial roles.
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