Case Background

On November 5, 2020, Plaintiff Raymond Valenti filed a premises liability lawsuit in Connecticut against Pilgrim’s Harbor Condominium Association, Inc., the entity responsible for maintaining common areas at a Wallingford condominium complex. The case centers on Valenti’s claim that the association failed to maintain a porch attached to Unit 557, leading to his fall and resulting injuries.

Cause

Raymond Valenti alleged that he was injured due to unsafe conditions on the porch maintained by the Defendant. While walking across the porch, Valenti fell because the flooring was unstable, uneven, and in disrepair. The porch had reportedly been in a hazardous condition for an extended period.

Valenti claimed that Pilgrim’s Harbor Condominium Association knew or should have known about the porch’s condition but failed to make necessary repairs or provide warnings. He argued that this negligence directly caused the fall and his injuries.

Injuries

The fall caused Valenti to suffer serious physical injuries. Medical evaluations revealed an aggravated left rotator cuff injury, including a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and subscapularis tendons. He also sustained abrasions and contusions to his left knee and rib pain due to soft tissue damage.

The injuries resulted in permanent impairment, limiting his range of motion and causing long-term pain. These physical setbacks have also affected his ability to perform daily tasks and maintain employment.

Damages

Valenti sought compensatory damages for medical costs, which include hospital visits, diagnostic testing, medications, and ongoing